Common Hop

(Humulus lupulus)

Common Hop (Humulus lupulus)

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Summary

Humulus lupulus, commonly known as Common Hop, is a perennial climbing herb that can live up to 20 years. Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Western Asia, and North America, it thrives in alluvial soils along streams and riverbanks, as well as in open woodlands and forest clearings. The plant can grow to be 15-25 feet (4.5-7.5 meters) tall, with a twining growth habit that requires support structures such as trellises. The leaves are heart-shaped, and the plant is dioecious, with male and female flowers on separate plants. The female inflorescences, known as hops, are green, cone-like structures that mature in late summer.

Common Hop is valued for its hops, which are harvested for their use in brewing beer, providing bitterness, flavor, and aromatic qualities. The plant is also appreciated for its vigorous growth and can be used to create natural screens or cover unsightly structures. It requires full sun to part shade and medium water, and it adapts to a range of soil drainage conditions, from slow to fast. While generally easy to grow, it can be susceptible to pests such as spider mites and diseases like powdery mildew. In some regions, it is considered potentially invasive due to its robust growth and ability to spread via rhizomes. Gardeners should check local regulations and manage growth to prevent unwanted spread.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Vine, Herb
  • Height: 15-20 feet
  • Width: 3-6 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: Green
  • Flowering Season: Fall
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Slow, Medium, Fast

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Fragrant, Hummingbird Garden, Salt Tolerant, Showy Flowers

Natural Habitat

Native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including alluvial soils along streams and riverbanks, open woodlands, and forest clearings

Other Names

Common Names: Common Hops, Hops, Hop, Bine, Almindelig Humle, Hopfen, Gewöhnlicher Hopfen, Lúpulo, Houblon, Houblon Commun

Scientific Names: , Humulus lupulus, Lupulus humulus, Humulus lupus, mulus yunnanensis Hu, Cannabis lupulus, Humulus aculeatus, Humulus japonicus var. variegatus, Humulus lupulus subsp. brachystachyus, Humulus lupulus var. brachystachyus

GBIF Accepted Name: Humulus lupulus L.