Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis) is in the bindweed family family (Convolvulaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 7,419 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in June.
Nationally it blooms mainly from May to July, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Field Bindweed: observations by month (U.S.)
About Field Bindweed
Convolvulus arvensis (field bindweed) is a species of bindweed in the morning glory family (Convolvulaceae), native to Europe and Asia. It is a climbing or creeping herbaceous perennial plant growing to 0.5–2 m high. There are two varieties:From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Field Bindweed by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 1,411 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Colorado | 928 | June | May–Jul |
| Illinois | 816 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Texas | 577 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Washington | 463 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Utah | 374 | June | May–Sep |
| Oregon | 316 | June | May–Aug |
| New York | 261 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Mexico | 247 | May | Apr–Aug |
| Arizona | 162 | June | May–Aug |
| Missouri | 156 | June | May–Jul |
| Kansas | 138 | June | May–Jun |
| South Dakota | 123 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Ohio | 121 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Pennsylvania | 116 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Wisconsin | 100 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Oklahoma | 99 | May | Apr–Jul |
| Michigan | 96 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Nevada | 90 | June | May–Aug |
| Wyoming | 88 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Idaho | 86 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maryland | 73 | June | May–Jul |
| Minnesota | 67 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Nebraska | 67 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Montana | 65 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Indiana | 58 | June | Jun–Jun |
| North Dakota | 53 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Massachusetts | 45 | June | Jun–Jul |
| New Jersey | 40 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Kentucky | 38 | June | May–Jul |
| Iowa | 33 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Virginia | 22 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Vermont | 17 | July | Jun–Jul |
| Arkansas | 11 | June | May–Jul |
| Delaware | 11 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Tennessee | 11 | July | May–Jul |
| District of Columbia | 10 | May | May–Jul |
| West Virginia | 7 | June | Jun–Jul |
| Maine | 6 | June | Jun–Aug |
| Connecticut | 5 | June | Jun–Jul |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (bindweed family)
Tievine
Wild Potato Vine
Hedge Bindweed
Texas bindweed
Alamo vine
Common Morning-Glory
White Morning-glory
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Field Bindweed?
Nationally, June has the most observations, with the main season from May to July.
Where is Field Bindweed most often seen?
The most observations come from California, Colorado, Illinois.