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Genus: Humulus Species: Lupulus Common Name: Common Hop Family: Celtidaceae + Cannabinaceae Order: Rosales Native: North temperate regions Habit: Vine Height: 15 to 25 feet Width: 3 to 6 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Green Propagation: Seed or rhizome Zone: 3-8 Note: This twining, rhizomatous, dioecious plant produces the bitter tasting "hop" used in the production of beer. Flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Common Hop is suitable for arbors and trellises. Prefers sunny to partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.