Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Oval with toothed margin
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Aphids, Red blotch, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles
Aphids, Flies, Mites
Allergy
Unknown
bullous cheilitis, contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
Antifungal, Arthritis, Digestive disorders, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
brewing beer
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as insect repellent, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
MENTHA spicata
Common Name
Columbus Hops
Spearmint
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
पहाड़ी पुदीना
In German
Echter Hopfen
Grüne Minze
In French
Houblon
menthe verte
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
menta verde
In Greek
Columbus Hops
δυόσμος
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
hortelã
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
mięta
In Latin
Columbus Hops
Coriander
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Mentheae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Columbus Hops and Spearmint
Season and care of Columbus Hops and Spearmint is important to know. While considering everything about Columbus Hops and Spearmint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Columbus Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Spearmint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Columbus Hops is Clay, Loam and for Spearmint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Columbus Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Spearmint is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Columbus Hops and Spearmint Physical Information
Columbus Hops and Spearmint physical information is very important for comparison. Columbus Hops height is 370.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Spearmint height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Columbus Hops and Spearmint are as follows:
Columbus Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Columbus Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Spearmint flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Spearmint leaf color: Green
Care of Columbus Hops and Spearmint
Care of Columbus Hops and Spearmint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Columbus Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spearmint pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Columbus Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spearmint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
