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HUMULUS

Commonly known as Hop

All flower AUG-SEPT

Aromatics and natural preservatives are the main qualities of this twiner with fragrant flowers, the female inflorescences being the "hops".

It is also pleasant to look at draped over a supporting structure.

Genus of 2 species of widely distributed herbaceous perennials with twining stems. In the hemp family.

H. lupulus is a common native.

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Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging
Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - perennials. Leaves are 3- to 7-lobed and broadly oval. Small male and female flowers are produced on separate plants, females in cone-like spikes.
Full sun
Partial shade
Additional Features - Good to know - - grown for the brightly coloured foliage. Flowers are good for dried arrangements.
Place of origin - naturalized in northern temperate regions (country of origin unknown)
Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - humus- rich