Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Western Asia
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Types
lupulus , cordifolius , lupuloides , neomexicanus , pubescens
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
ditches, Lake margins
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Magenta
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Chartreuse, Yellow green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Lobed and toothed
Cylindrical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Japanese Beetles, Red spider mite
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Farmland, Informal Hedge, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti bacterial, increase urine flow, Insomnia
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Part of Plant Used
extracted oil, Flowers
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
brewing beer
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Edible, Feature Plant, Herb / Vegetable, Rock Garden / Wall, Vine
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HUMULUS lupulus 'Aureus'
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Golden Hops
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
साधारण राज़क
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Echter Hopfen
Crapemyrtle
In French
Houblon
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Humulus lupulus
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Golden Hop
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Lúpulo
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Chmiel zwyczajny
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Golden Hop
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cannabaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Humulus
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Hops season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Hops is Clay, Loam and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Golden Hops is Acidic, Neutral and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Hops height is 370.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Golden Hops flower color: Green and Magenta
Golden Hops leaf color: Chartreuse and Yellow green
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle
Care of Golden Hops and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Hops pruning is done In Early Autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Golden Hops needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.