Japanese False Bindweed
Calystegia hederacea
Also known as: Wallich's Bindweed
- Native to:
- Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Ethiopia, Hainan, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Tadzhikistan
Sun Jiao (Interaccoonale)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Calystegia
- Species:
- Calystegia hederacea
- USDA Symbol:
- CAHE21
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to areas with seasonal rainfall