Convolvulus Species, Gray Bindweed, Hoary Bindweed, Texas Bindweed
Convolvulusequitans

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Convolvulus (kon-VOLV-yoo-lus)
Species: equitans (EK-wih-tans)

Synonym:Convolvulus hermanniae

Synonym:Convolvulus hermannioides

Category
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored