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Cannabaceae
Bine
Humulus lupulus
Also known as Humulus lupulus var. acrocarpus, Humulus lupulus var. fengxianensis, European hop, Lupulus communis
Zones 4–10Sun Partial SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Hops · Climbing · Vine · Perennial · Brewery · Beer · Vigorous · Deciduous · Support
MedicinalAttracts pollinators
Toxicity: dogs — keep out of reach and wear gloves when pruning.
Currently out of stock everywhereStock updated 9/6/2026
This vigorous climbing perennial needs sturdy support and regular watering during the growing season. Plant in well-draining soil with morning sun and afternoon shade for best growth. Dies back in winter but returns reliably each spring.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering until soil is thoroughly moist, allow to dry between waterings · Every 7-10 days during growing season
- Maintenance
- Moderate
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -30°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 4a-10b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 6 ft
- Spacing
- 36 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Alabama, Albania, Altay, Amur, Argentina South, Austria, Baltic States, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Buryatiya, California, Central European Rus, Chita, Connecticut, Corse, Czechoslovakia, Delaware, Denmark
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda, aspca
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