Genus Humulus (Hop)

HUME-yew-luss Common Name: Hop

The genus Humulus contains two species of herbaceous climbing perennials with attractive foliage and flowers and interesting fruit (hops). Grow as a groundcover, as screening, or on a trellis or arbor.
Noteworthy characteristics: Very fast growing. Attractive foliage. H. lupulus produces hops used to flavor beer.
Care: Grow in well-drained, fertile, moist soil.
Propagation: Take stem cuttings in late summer or divide plants when they are dormant.
Problems: Mildew.

Species, varieties and cultivars for genus Humulus

Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'
('Nugget' hops) Be the first to rate this plant

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This vigorous vine quickly reaches 20 feet tall and thrives on neglect. The greenish yellow, conelike flowers smell like beer. It can scramble along the ground or grow up screens and trellises.

Humulus lupulus 'Aureus'
(Hops) Be the first to rate this plant

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'Aureus' is a fast-growing, twining perennial with roughly hairy shoots and deeply lobed, maple-like leaves in a luminous, clear shade of yellow. Clusters of subtle, fragrant, greenish yellow flowers add texture in summer and mature to pendent, papery, cone-shaped fruits.