Pacific False Bindweed
Calystegia purpurata subsp. Purpurata
Care
full sun
2–2ft tall
Mar-Nov
Friendly
Prized
Coastal bluffs and grasslands from Santa Cruz County to San Luis Obispo County, below 500 ft elevation
Care Guide
Planting
Plant your Pacific False Bindweed in full sun where it can spread or climb - it's excellent for covering shaded structures. This Bay Area native thrives in the chaparral and coastal scrub conditions, so choose a spot with good drainage. Plant in spring during the growing season to give it time to establish before summer.
After Planting
Water weekly to bi-weekly during the first growing season to help it establish and maintain its leaves. This fast-growing perennial will bloom from March through November, rewarding you with white, pink, or purple morning glory flowers up to 5 centimeters wide. The #1 mistake is underwatering - this plant needs consistent moisture to look its best, so don't let the soil dry out completely between waterings.
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Endangered & Threatened Species Supported
Federally endangered; endemic to Sonoma County
Wildlife Supported
Insects
Late spring through fall nectar source
Larval development in plant tissues; specialist gall former
Generalist nectar forager during adult flight periods
Multiple generations utilizing nectar resources
Mammals
Seed collection and caching for overwinter food stores