Hops – Humulus lupulus 240 Seeds | Hardy Perennial Climbing Vine Fast Growing | Fragrant Cones | Brewing & Herbal Use | Butterfly Friendly

Humulus lupulus, commonly known as Hops, is a vigorous, fast-growing perennial bine known for its aromatic cone-like flowers and dense, attractive foliage. Growing 15–25 feet in a single season, hops are ideal for trellises, arbors, fences, pergolas, and privacy screens.

Unlike true vines, hops are “bines” and climb by wrapping their bristled stems clockwise around supports. Each spring, new shoots emerge from hardy underground rhizomes and can grow rapidly—up to 8–20 inches per week at peak growth. The plant dies back after frost and reliably returns each year.

Female plants produce the green, fragrant cones widely used in brewing beer for flavor and preservation. Cones can also be used in relaxing herbal teas or enjoyed ornamentally for their light pine-like fragrance. Flowers attract butterflies, making hops both useful and beneficial to pollinators.

Note: Hops are dioecious, meaning male and female flowers grow on separate plants. Only female plants produce the cones used in brewing.

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

🌼 Growing Information

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

🌿 Culture Tips:
Provide a sturdy support system. Cut stems back to ground level after a hard frost in autumn. Prefers full sun in cooler climates; partial shade is beneficial in very hot southern regions.

🌱 Germination Instructions

1. Soak seeds in water for 12 hours.

2. Cold stratify for 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.