Problem: Field Bindweed (Lawns)
Problem Info
A plant with long twining stems grows across the lawn. Leaves are arrowhead-shaped, up to 2 inches long. White to pink funnel-shaped flowers, about 1 inch across, appear from spring to fall. Field bindweed, also known as wild morning glory, is found throughout most of the U.S. in lawns, gardens, and fields and along roadways. It is one of the most difficult weeds to eliminate because of its extensive root system, which may grow 15 to 20 feet deep. The weed twines over shrubs and fences and up into trees.
Analysis
Convolvulus arvensis This deep-rooted perennial weed, also known as wild morning glory, is found throughout most of the United States in lawns, gardens, and fields and along roadways. It is one of the most troublesome and difficult weeds to eliminate because of its extensive root system. The roots may grow 15 to 20 feet deep. Roots or pieces of roots left behind from hand-pulling or spading easily resprout. Field bindweed, which reproduces by seeds and roots, twines and climbs over shrubs and fences and up into trees. It prefers rich, sandy or gravelly soil but will grow in almost any garden soil.
Solution Advice
Roots or pieces of roots left behind from hand-pulling or spading easily resprout.
