Field bindweed is a twining vine with deep roots that wraps around plants and fences. It's one of the hardest weeds to eliminate.
- Scientific name
- Convolvulus arvensis
- Type
- Perennial vine
- Most visible
- May–September
How to Identify Field Bindweed
- Arrowhead-shaped leaves
- White to pink morning-glory flowers
- Twining stems
- Very deep root system
When It Shows Up in Oklahoma Lawns
Grows through warm months in beds, fence lines, and thin lawns.
How to Control Field Bindweed
- Repeated treatment over several seasons
- Avoid tilling, which spreads root pieces
- Mulch beds heavily