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common hops

common hops

Humulus lupulus

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 8b

A vigorous climbing vine prized for its cone-shaped flowers used in brewing beer. Grows rapidly up trellises and fences, producing aromatic foliage and distinctive papery hop cones in late summer.

Overview

Form
Climbing
Growth Rate
fast
Size
15–25′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 5aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Climber

Vines that climb the layers above on a support.

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Europe, Western Asia, North America

Native to: Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Function & Care

ediblefiberpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

flower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
cutting, division, root cutting