Humulus lupulus (Common Hop)
Common Hop, Bine, Bines, European Hop
Cold-hardy and very decorative, Humulus lupulus (Common Hop) is a strong-growing perennial vine with long twining stems clad with deeply lobed, serrated, dark green leaves. Clusters of subtle, fragrant pale green flowers add texture in late summer to early fall and mature to attractive drooping, papery fruits resembling pinecones. The blooms exude a citrus fragrance and are attractive to butterflies. This plant dies back in winter but comes back year after year. A quick and easy way to hide an unforgiving fence or cover a pergola!
- Fast-growing, this perennial vine will twine its pretty limbs up to 15-20 ft. tall (4-6 m) and 3-6 ft. wide (1-2 m).
- Thrives in full sun to part shade, in average, moist, well-drained soils. Some drought tolerance once established.
- Hops requires sturdy support on which to climb such as pergolas, walls, or fences. Forms a good screen that will rapidly cover unsightly structures. Can be used for a sturdy groundcover along steep banks
- Propagate by cuttings of runners emanating from the crown.
- Cut down in fall like an herbaceous perennial.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Deer resistant.
- Toxic to dogs.
- Humulus lupulus is native to Europe, southwestern Asia and North America.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Humulus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 20' (4m - 6m) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Climbers |
| Plant Family | Cannabaceae |
| Genus | Humulus |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
15' - 20' (4m - 6m) |
| Spread |
3' - 6' (90cm - 180cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 72" (90cm - 180cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Rocky Mountains, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Ground Covers, Walls And Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |
