hops
Plant details:
Genus & species: Humulus lupulus
Hardiness: Zone 4 to zone 8
Sun: Full sun
Soil type: Tolerant of many soil types, thrives in rich loam.
Soil moisture: Average, well-drained, drought tolerant once established.
Orders come as 3 or 12 rhizome cuttings with buds present.
The hops plants we offer are of an unknown variety. The name was lost long ago. They produce prolific vines and flowers. The flowers are potent, with a strong citrus floral aroma.
While hops are most commonly used in brewing, the flowers make a wonderful herbal medicine to help relieve certain types of anxiety and assist in sleeping. Due to the intense bitterness, a tincture is often preferred to a tea.
Additionally, the young vining tips can be eaten. And with vines that can grow up to 20 feet long, they make great seasonal shade when grown up a structure.