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~ ~ ~ WE OFFER BOTH PKT. & BULK SIZES ~ ~ ~ .....Hops, Humulus lupulus, Hardy Fast, Perennial Vine, Seeds Hardy, Adaptable, Easy to Grow, Fast Growing, Fragrant Flowering Vine, Attracts Butterflies, Edible Fruits Humulus lupulus is a dioecious, rhizomatous, twining, perennial vine which grows rapidly and vigorously to 15-25' long each year by mid-summer. Humulus lupulus is most commonly referred to as Hops. It can be pruned as a shrub but usually grown on a trellis. Hops (the dried ripe cones of the female flowers) of Humulus lupulus are commonly used by breweries as an ingredient to preserve and flavor beer. It can also be made into a soothing, relaxing tea or grown and enjoyed for its luxurious, abundant foliage. ....Other Names: Common Hops Zone: 3 to 8 Growth rate: Fast Plant Type: Vine Family: Cannabaceae Native Range: British Isles Height: 15 to 25 feet Spread: 3 to 6 feet Shape: Climbing Vine Bloom Time: September - October Bloom Color: Green Flower/Fruit: Dioecious; Male and female plants. Sun: Full sun to part shade Fall Color: None Drought tolerance: Moderate Water: Medium Maintenance: Low Site Requirements/Soil Tolerances: Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Prefers moist, rich soils, but has some tolerance for drought. Prefers full sun in northern climates, but needs some shade in the deep South to prevent leaf color from bleaching. Culture: Needs a support structure on which to climb. Dies to the ground each winter, so stems may be pruned to the ground in autumn after a hard frost. Uses: Good foliage vine for trellises and arbors. Incorporate into an herb garden. Good screen that will rapidly cover unattractive structures. Sowing Humulus lupulus Seeds: The seeds of Hops are very small. Cold stratification and moisture enhance germination. Scarify: Soak in water 12 Hours Stratify: Cold 30 days, 40 Degrees F Germination: Sow 1/16” Deep