broadleaf weed · perennial

How to Kill Bindweed (Morning Glory)

Convolvulus arvensis

Herbicide sprayhard to controlIn flower beds

What Bindweed (Morning Glory) looks like

Twining vine with arrow-shaped leaves and white or pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Wraps around and smothers other plants.

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Best approach: Herbicide spray

Bindweed roots go 20+ feet deep — digging is ineffective and broken roots regrow aggressively. Paint glyphosate onto leaves carefully to avoid harming desirable plants. This is a multi-season battle.

Chemical treatment

Carefully paint or spot-spray glyphosate on bindweed leaves, avoiding nearby plants. Repeat every 2-3 weeks as new growth appears. Triclopyr is also effective.

Non-chemical management

Repeatedly cut vines at soil level to exhaust root reserves. Thick mulch (4+ inches) slows but rarely stops it.

How to stop Bindweed (Morning Glory) coming back

Watch for seedlings and remove immediately. Do not let it flower or set seed. Landscape fabric under mulch can slow spread.

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FAQ

What does Bindweed (Morning Glory) look like?

Twining vine with arrow-shaped leaves and white or pink trumpet-shaped flowers. Wraps around and smothers other plants.

What's the best way to kill Bindweed (Morning Glory)?

Herbicide spray. Bindweed roots go 20+ feet deep — digging is ineffective and broken roots regrow aggressively. Paint glyphosate onto leaves carefully to avoid harming desirable plants. This is a multi-season battle.

Is Bindweed (Morning Glory) hard to get rid of?

Bindweed (Morning Glory) is rated hard to control. It usually requires multiple applications and a consistent plan.

How do I stop Bindweed (Morning Glory) coming back?

Watch for seedlings and remove immediately. Do not let it flower or set seed. Landscape fabric under mulch can slow spread.

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