Bine
Humulus lupulus
Last reviewed: July 2026
Humulus lupulus is a native climbing vine found in New Jersey that blooms from June through September. This deciduous bine attracts bees and beetles while tolerating various light conditions from full sun to partial shade.
Bine is toxic to dogs.
Listed as toxic by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) (last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435and your veterinarian's emergency line.
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Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
120"–240" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, AR, CA, CO and 39 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Common hops is a vigorous climbing vine that can reach 20 feet in height, producing distinctive cone-shaped flowers in summer. This fast-growing perennial dies back to the ground each winter and regrows rapidly in spring, requiring sturdy support structures like trellises or fences.
Growing Bine
Grow Bine in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 120 to 240 inches tall and spread 24 to 48 inches wide. Expect high maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
In an HOA neighborhood
Bine takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Extremely vigorous growth can appear uncontrolled
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare supports
- May spread aggressively and overtake other plants
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract bees and beetles for pollination. The dense foliage provides nesting sites and cover for birds.
Common questions
- When does Humulus lupulus bloom in New Jersey?
- Humulus lupulus blooms from June through September, producing small greenish flowers that attract pollinators.
- What pollinators visit Humulus lupulus?
- Bees and beetles are the primary pollinators of Humulus lupulus, visiting the small flowers during the summer blooming period.
- What growing conditions does Humulus lupulus prefer?
- This native vine tolerates full sun to partial shade and prefers medium to moist soil conditions. It grows as a climbing bine that can reach considerable heights.
- Is Bine toxic to dogs?
- Yes. Bine is listed as toxic to dogs by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (aspca.org). If your pet has been exposed, call the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
- Is Bine toxic to cats?
- Bine is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for cats (aspca.org).
- Is Bine HOA-friendly?
- Bine takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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