Short-stalked false bindweed is a native weedy vine native to the eastern USA including NC in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae). iI has been introduced to other areas of the USA and has escaped cultivation. It can be found in various locations including forest edges, fields, yards and other disturbed sites. Grow this plant in full sun to partial shade in any well-drained moist to dry soil. This vine will grow to 6 feet long and spread by rhizomes and self-seeding. The white flowers occur in pairs in the leaf axils and have overlapping bracts. This differs from the species as its flowers are solitary and larger. The leaves are arrow-shaped. Use this vine on trellises, fences, or archways, or vining down a rock wall. It will spread rather aggressively so provide plenty of space. Useful in naturalized settings or for screening. Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems. More information on Calystegia silvatica .
Curated pairwise relationships between this plant and others in the library — who feeds
whom, who competes, who confuses the pests. Green reads as a good pairing, red as one to avoid.
No curated interactions recorded for this species yet.
Also noted by NC State
Related species the NC State Plant Toolbox flags for this plant — look-alikes to tell
apart, and plants that play a similar role in a planting. Ones we carry in the library are linked.