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Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

Also Known As

  • Nugget Hop Vine
  • Nugget Hops

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

  • H: 15'-30'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Humulus lupulus 'Nugget' plant details

Humulus lupulus 'Nugget' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green foliage. In summer green flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: cannabaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 15 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in summer
Uses: culinary, dried-arrangements, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new hop cultivar was developed for commercial brewers by Oregon State University; it has high yield potential and high alpha-acid content. S/M
Brewer's variety of the hop vine which is known for its high alpha and beta acids content. Vine has medium green foliage and long golden flower cones produced in mid-August. Growth Rate fast
A fast-growing and hardy perennial vine, Hops have light golden, cone-shaped flowers used for making beer. The beautiful vine grows up to 25' in a single season and dies-back to the crown each fall. The vine and fragrant flowers make a sensational statement in any landscape whether you use the hops to make beer or not. Grow on a fence, wall or trellis for support. Our Hops plants are strictly females so they produce the most flowers. Flowers begin to ripen mid-August to mid-September. 'Nugget' is a bittering hops that imparts bitterness to beer to balance the sweetness of the malt. Hops are also used in teas for insomnia.
Greenish yellow cone flowers smell like beer. Quick grower. Attracts butterflies. Good variety for beer making. Full sun. Ht. 15-30ft.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Humulus lupulus 'Nugget' plant

How to Grow Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • green
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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aka Humulus lupulus 'Aurea', Humulus lupulus aureus, Aureus Bine, Aureus Common Hop, Aureus European Hop, Golden Hops

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

5a-9b

Size

Height: 10'-20'

Width: 10'-30'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
Photo of Humulus lupulus 'Aureus' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Bine, Common Hop, European Hop, Hops

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

4a-10b

Size

Height: 15'-20'

Width: 5'-20'

  • sun
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Cascade Hops

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 12'-15'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Humulus lupulus 'Cascade' flower by Leafari
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aka Magnum Hops

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

3a-8b

Size

Height: 12'-15'

Width: 4'-15'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Humulus lupulus 'Magnum' foliage by Forestfarm
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aka Chinook Hops

Plant Type

Perennial, Vine

Zones

5a-8b

Size

Height: 20'

Width: 2'

  • sun
  • regular
Photo of Humulus lupulus 'Chinook' flower by Leafari
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