Bindweed is an herbaceous, perennial grower. This means its top growth dies back for winter (in the northern hemisphere). And as it does this, it sends all of the nutrients from the top into the roots in fall. This keeps its roots fat, strong and growing underground in winter.

How long does it take to kill bindweed?

3. Cover them up. Smothering bindweed is one of the most effective ways to get rid of it, however it does take time – around a year or so at least.

Does bindweed die back in winter?

The climbing stems die back during the winter only to re-emerge in the spring; they will twist themselves up and over pretty much everything. ... If the stem has twined around an ornamental plant, unwrap it carefully. Be sure not to put any rhizomes or stems in the compost or they will infest it.