Convolvulus Arvensis (Field Bindweed – ملوية)

Convolvulus Arvensis, commonly known as the Field Bindweed or ملوية in Arabic, is a perennial climbing or creeping herb native to Europe, Asia, and parts of the Middle East. It features slender, twining stems with arrow-shaped leaves and delicate white to pink funnel-shaped flowers. Despite its hardy growth, it adds a soft, ornamental touch to naturalized and desert garden settings.

Benefits of Convolvulus Arvensis

• Highly adaptable and drought-tolerant
• Provides ground cover that helps prevent soil erosion
• Produces attractive flowers that attract pollinators
• Useful for dry landscapes, restoration, and naturalized plantings
• Thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils with minimal care

Care Tips for Convolvulus Arvensis

• Light: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade
• Watering: Very low; occasional watering during long dry periods
• Soil: Adapts to most soils but prefers well-draining, sandy types
• Pruning: Trim to control spreading and maintain shape
• Fertilizer: Not required; grows naturally in low-nutrient soils