Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'
A common and somewhat utilitarian vine; a vigorous ornamental grower with cone-shaped clusters of yellowish fruits; very tough and adaptable, use as a screen or a quick cover, needs structural support, cut to the ground in spring.
Nugget Ornamental Golden Hops is a dense herbaceous perennial vine with a twining and trailing habit of growth. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage.
This is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep, and can be pruned at anytime. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Invasive.
Nugget Ornamental Golden Hops is primarily grown for its highly ornamental fruit. It produces abundant clusters of yellow hop-like fruit from mid summer to mid fall. It attractive tomentose lobed leaves remain green in colour throughout the season.
Details
Botanical Name
Humulus lupulus 'Nugget'
Common Name
Nugget Ornamental Golden Hops
Hardiness Zone
- 3
Appearance
Max Height
25 Feet
Max Spread
3 Feet
Plant Form
- Spreading
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Average To Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
High
Deer Resistance