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Field bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is a deep-rooted herbaceous perennial that spreads by seeds and rhizomes. Arrow-shaped leaves are 1 to 2 inches across and 2½ to 5 inches long. Vines can reach 10 feet and will climb any nearby supports, including grape vines. Flowers are trumpet-shaped and can be confused with those of morningglories.

Field bindweed in bloom.

(Photo: John Strang, University of Kentucky)

Management:

• Apply glyphosate to plants or cut stems in late summer prior to the formation of overwintering rhizomes.
• Repeatedly cutting stems can be effective to starve root systems, but it is a slow process and must be repeated frequently. 

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