Seashore False Bindweed
Calystegia soldanella
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Canary Is., Chatham Is., Chile, China, Corse, Denmark, East Aegean Is., France, Galápagos, Germany, Greece, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kermadec Is., Korea, Kriti, Krym, Kuril Is., Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Mexico, Morocco, Nansei-shoto, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norfolk Is., North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Palestine, Portugal, Russia, Sardegna, Sicilia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Transcaucasus, Tristan da Cunha, Tubuai Is., Tunisia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, United States, Uruguay
User:Strobilomyces
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Calystegia
- Species:
- Calystegia soldanella
- USDA Symbol:
- CASO2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found in coastal dunes and sandy beaches
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–90 days
- Scarification:
- Seed coat scarification required before sowing
- Germination Time:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Hard seed coat benefits from scarification or hot water treatment. Cold stratification improves germination rates.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI