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(Calystegia occidentalis)
Chaparral False Bindweed (Calystegia occidentalis)
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Millie Basden
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Photo by: Millie Basden | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Millie Basden | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-07-08T09:04:01-07:00 |
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Summary
Calystegia occidentalis, commonly known as Chaparral False Bindweed, is a semi-deciduous perennial vine or herb native to the chaparral and coastal sage scrub of California and Oregon. It can grow up to 3 meters in length, with spreading or twisting and climbing branches that are usually quite hairy in texture. The small leaves are up to 4 centimeters long and lobed into various spade or arrowhead shapes. From late spring to early summer, it produces an inflorescence of one to four flowers atop a single peduncle, each bloom 2 to 5 centimeters wide and white to cream to yellow in color, which are moderately showy and attract pollinators.
Chaparral False Bindweed is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to cover ground quickly, making it suitable for erosion control on slopes and in restoration projects. It is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, particularly in native plant gardens and xeriscaping. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade, with low to medium water requirements, and prefers well-drained soils. While it is not known for major diseases, it can become invasive if not managed properly, spreading through rhizomes and outcompeting native species.CC BY-SA 4.0
Chaparral False Bindweed is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to cover ground quickly, making it suitable for erosion control on slopes and in restoration projects. It is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers, particularly in native plant gardens and xeriscaping. This plant thrives in full sun to part shade, with low to medium water requirements, and prefers well-drained soils. While it is not known for major diseases, it can become invasive if not managed properly, spreading through rhizomes and outcompeting native species.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Vine
- Height: 8-12 feet
- Width: 3-6 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Cream, Yellow
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
- Leaf Retention: Semi-Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun
- Water: Low, Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Butterfly Garden, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Chaparral and coastal sage scrub
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: , Calystegia occidentalis,
GBIF Accepted Name: Calystegia occidentalis (A.Gray) Brummitt