Hillside False Bindweed
Calystegia subacaulis
- Native to:
- United States
Eric in SF
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Convolvulaceae
- Genus:
- Calystegia
- Species:
- Calystegia subacaulis
- USDA Symbol:
- CASU19
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Vine
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Host Plant for Caterpillars
T-moth (Emmelina monodactyla)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- Native to coastal and inland areas with sandy soils
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: The seed coat must be scarified prior to sowing so the seed can quickly imbibe water. Tumble in a rock tumbler with rocks for 24 hours, then check. Continue until the seed coat is obviously and deeply scratched. For small seed lots, use sandpaper to scratch the seed coat until the endosperm is visible.
Source: npn.rngr.net