Plant Profile: Convolvulus arvensis

This European vine, belonging to the Morning Glory family, thrives in damp thickets, open fields, lawns, and areas that have been disturbed. It shows resilience in poor soil conditions and drought, favoring full sunlight for optimal growth.

Despite its attractive flowers, this plant is classified as an invasive and noxious weed in 22 states, primarily across the western and midwestern regions, stretching from Michigan to California. It propagates through seeds, roots, and rhizomes, and its extensive taproot complicates efforts to eliminate it.