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Hops – Humulus lupulus 20 Seeds | Hardy Perennial Climbing Vine Fast Growing | Fragrant Cones | Butterfly Friendly | Brewing & Herbal Use

Hops – Humulus lupulus 20 Seeds | Hardy Perennial Climbing Vine Fast Growing | Fragrant Cones | Butterfly Friendly | Brewing & Herbal Use

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Humulus lupulus, commonly known as Hops, is a vigorous, fast-growing perennial climbing bine prized for its fragrant cone-like flowers and lush foliage. Growing 15–25 feet in a single season, hops quickly cover trellises, arbors, fences, and pergolas, making them an excellent choice for screening and vertical garden accents.

Although often called a vine, hops are technically a “bine,” climbing by wrapping their sturdy stems clockwise around supports. Each spring, new shoots emerge from cold-hardy rhizomes and grow rapidly—sometimes 8–20 inches per week during peak season—before dying back to the ground in autumn.

The aromatic female cones are traditionally used in brewing beer for flavoring and preservation. They can also be used to make soothing herbal teas or simply enjoyed for their ornamental appeal and pleasant pine-like fragrance. Butterflies are attracted to the flowers, adding life and movement to the garden.

Note: Hops are dioecious (male and female flowers grow on separate plants). Only female plants produce the cone “hops” used in brewing.

You will receive:
✔ 20 Humulus lupulus seeds
✔ Clearly labeled seed packet
✔ Sowing instructions included
✔ Non-GMO seeds
✔ Secure packaging for safe delivery

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Hops
Botanical Name: Humulus lupulus
Plant Type: Perennial climbing bine
Sun Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Average, moist, well-drained soil (prefers rich soil)
Watering: Medium
Mature Height: 15–25 feet per season
Spread: 3–6 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 3–8
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Maintenance: Low

🌿 Culture Tips:
Requires a sturdy support structure such as a trellis or arbor. Cut stems back to the ground after a hard frost in autumn.

🌱 Germination Instructions

  1. Soak seeds in water for 12 hours.

  2. Cold stratify 30 days at 40°F in a moist (not wet) medium.

  3. Sow 1/16 inch deep.

  4. Keep evenly moist (never soggy) until germination.

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