Humulus

( HEW - mew - luss )

At-A-Glance Information

Known commonly as Hop Vine, this genus of perennial vines needs full sun and regular water. This vine is covered in large leaves and grows quickly to reach 20 to 30 feet long. Vines are cut to the ground in wintertime to make room for the next year's growth. In late summer, male plants produce panicles and female plants produce flowers resembling small pinecones. 

Humulus Species and Varietals

Hop Vine grows best in zones A2, A3, 1-10 and 14-21. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Humulus japonicus (Japanese Hop)
This vine is native to eastern Asia and grows to 20-30 feet in length. It bears female flower spikes and has dark green leaves. Seeds can be sown in place in springtime. Selection 'Variegatus' is marked with white on its leaves.

​Humulus lupulus (Common Hop)
It is native to many temperate regions in the northern hemisphere. Female flowers have a piney scent and are traditionally used to flavor beers. Leaves are bright green. The tender top shoots can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable. These plants will attract butterflies to your garden. Plants sold in nurseries are commonly female and do not need a male pollinator. Plant bare roots, thicker end up, in rich soil just below the surface in early springtime. Varieties include 'Aureus', which has chartreuse leaves, and Humulus lupulus neomexicanus (also called Humulus americanus), which is native to the central and southern Rocky Mountains.

Caring for Humulus

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 366, Humulus
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