Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Cannabaceae

Genus:

Humulus

Species:

Humulus scandens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Vine

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jul, sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Canada: Ontario, Quebec

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to riverbanks and moist areas