Hedge Bindweed (Calystegia sepium)

Family: Convolvulaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Calystegia sepium is a PERENNIAL CLIMBER growing to 3 m (9ft 10in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from July to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves, Shoots, Roots/Tubers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

pleasant sweet taste. — Stalks and root - cooked.; Washed and steamed.; A pleasant sweet taste.; Rich in starch and sugars, it is very nutritious.

Habitat & North American Range

Hedges, fences, edges of woods, waste ground etc. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)