Calystegia sepium, commonly known as Hedge Bindweed or Rutland Beauty, is a perennial vine native to a variety of habitats including hedgerows, field margins, open woodlands, and riparian zones across Europe, Asia, and North America. It can climb or sprawl up to 10 feet tall, with distinctive arrowhead-shaped leaves and large, showy white, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom from late spring to late summer. The plant is particularly noted for its vigorous growth and ability to cover structures or vegetation.

Hedge Bindweed is valued for its rapid growth and attractive flowers, making it useful for covering fences, trellises, or unsightly areas. However, it can become problematic due to its aggressive spreading by rhizomes and seeds, which makes it difficult to control once established. In cultivation, it prefers full sun to part shade, and it tolerates a range of soil types, though it thrives in moist, well-drained soils. Gardeners should be cautious when planting Calystegia sepium, as it can outcompete native plants and become a nuisance.CC BY-SA 4.0