Humulus lupulus 'Prima Donna' (Hop 'Prima Donna')

Cultivation

Grow in deep, fertile, preferably neutral to alkaline, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Support with twine, wires, or a trellis. New spring shoots are edible. Hops are used to brew beer.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Wallside and trellises, Flavouring food and drinks, City, Coastal, Wildlife, Flower Arranging, Hedging/Screens

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Moderate/Medium
South Coastal = Inappropriate
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Bushy, Climbing

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic