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Texas bindweed

Convolvulus equitans

Texas bindweed (Convolvulus equitans) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Apr–Oct.

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Family: —
Group: vine
Native range: Native to 9 U.S. states, including AR, AZ, CA, CO, KS, NM…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–11a
Mature size: 29"–6'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Apr–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Texas bindweed (Convolvulus equitans) — *Convolvulus equitans* — Texas bindweed. Photo by Vince Hale via Wikimedia Commons (CC0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Texas bindweed (Convolvulus equitans) is a vine in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–11a. Mature size 29"–6'. Blooms Apr–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, texas bindweed pairs naturally with: Hedge false bindweed (Calystegia sepium), Fiveangled dodder (Cuscuta pentagona), Fiveangled dodder (Cuscuta pentagona var. pentagona), Bushclover dodder (Cuscuta pentagona var. glabrior).