Scientific name: Humulus lupulus ‘Aureus’
Family: CANNABACEAE
Common names: “Golden hops”
Plant Type: Herbaceous vine
Conditions:
Zone: 3-8
Light: Full sun – part shade
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Any, average – fertile
Moisture: Moist well drained, tolerant of some drought
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: H15-25′ W 3-6′
Leaf and Stem shape: Vigorous climber with rough twining stems and deeply palmately-lobed leaves
Flower: Drooping cone-like, greenish-yellow, aromatic female flower clusters followed by attractive hops
Maintenance: Low, cut away any dead vines in winter or spring, keep contained as it will send runners, requires a structure
Landscape use: Herb garden, trellises, pergolas, arbors and porches, wildlife garden
Propagate: By cuttings
Pests & Disease: Generally healthy, aphids and caterpillars, attracts butterflies
Comments: ~AGM winner, skin contact may cause irritation, can be used to flavour beer, the plant generally takes a few years to establish before it produces a crop
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