Garden Wildplants
Garden Wildplants
Hop Humulus lupulus
Family: Cannabaceae – Hop family
Climbs to: 8m
Flowering: July and August
Fruiting: September October
AGM for ‘Aureus’
Another vigorous native climber in hedgerows, but one which dies back in winter, energetically sprouting new growth from ground level in spring. Hop provides interest with its unusual cone-shaped flowers (strobili) in late summer. There are many varieties cultivated for brewing, and the golden hop cultivar ‘Aureus’ is commonly grown in gardens
Male flowers Female flowers Cultivar 'Aureus'
History and uses
First recorded botanically by Wiliam Turner in 1548.1. It is native to southern England but introduced (as several cultivars) elsewhere. It became popular for brewing when it was found that its chemical armoury helped preserve beer, and the bitter taste became popular. It is also considered lucky to have indoors, and is used for decoration, especially in country pubs. A bag of hops under the pillow is said to help people sleep.2.
Associated species
Hop is the main larval food plant of the comma butterfly and equal (with nettles) for the peacock. It hosts many moth species including the Buttoned snout Hypena rostralis and mottled rustic Caradrina morpheus.3.
References
1. Pearman, D. The Discovery of the Native Flora of Britain and Ireland. 2017. BSBI, Bristol. p333
2. Vickery, R. 2019. Vickery’s Folk Flora, An A to Z of the Folklore and Uses of British and Irish Plants. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. London. p372
3. Biological Records Centre database
Page drafted by Caroline Ware, compiled by Steve Head
Hop Humulus lupulus
Family: Cannabaceae – Hop family
Climbs to: 8m
Flowering: July and August
Fruiting: September October
AGM for ‘Aureus’
Another vigorous native climber in hedgerows, but one which dies back in winter, energetically sprouting new growth from ground level in spring. Hop provides interest with its unusual cone-shaped flowers (strobili) in late summer. There are many varieties cultivated for brewing, and the golden hop cultivar ‘Aureus’ is commonly grown in gardens
Hop Humulus lupulus
Climbs to: 8m
Flowering: July and August
Fruiting: September October
AGM for ‘Aureus’
Another vigorous native climber in hedgerows, but one which dies back in winter, energetically sprouting new growth from ground level in spring. Hop provides interest with its unusual cone-shaped flowers (strobili) in late summer. There are many varieties cultivated for brewing, and the golden hop cultivar ‘Aureus’ is commonly grown in gardens
Male flowers Female flowers Cultivar 'Aureus'
History and uses
First recorded botanically by Wiliam Turner in 1548.1. It is native to southern England but introduced (as several cultivars) elsewhere. It became popular for brewing when it was found that its chemical armoury helped preserve beer, and the bitter taste became popular. It is also considered lucky to have indoors, and is used for decoration, especially in country pubs. A bag of hops under the pillow is said to help people sleep.2.
Associated species
Hop is the main larval food plant of the comma butterfly and equal (with nettles) for the peacock. It hosts many moth species including the Buttoned snout Hypena rostralis and mottled rustic Caradrina morpheus.3.
References
1. Pearman, D. The Discovery of the Native Flora of Britain and Ireland. 2017. BSBI, Bristol. p333
2. Vickery, R. 2019. Vickery’s Folk Flora, An A to Z of the Folklore and Uses of British and Irish Plants. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. London. p372
3. Biological Records Centre database
Page drafted by Caroline Ware, compiled by Steve Head
AGM award for cultivar 'Aureus'
AGM award for cultivar 'Aureus'