H. ‘Athena’
Hosta ‘Athena’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section class | II-7 (Large) |
Overview
Registered in 2005, Hosta 'Athena' is a sport of Hosta 'Aphrodite' distinguished by its large, medium green leaves with cream-white margins that are streaked into the blade. The cultivar is notable for its fragrant, double flowers, a rare trait among hostas.
In the Garden
'Hosta' forms an upright to mound-like clump reaching 24 inches (61 cm) in height and 60 inches (152 cm) in diameter, with a fast growth rate. It performs best in partial to full shade, typical for hostas, and its substantial size makes it suitable as a specimen or in the middle to back of a shaded border. Pair with ferns, astilbes, or other shade-tolerant perennials that complement its bold foliage.
Care Notes
Provide consistent moisture, especially during dry periods, and apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges. Standard slug and deer precautions are advisable, as both pests may damage the foliage.
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Size and leaf
| Clump height | 24 in (61 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 60 in (152.4 cm) |
| Leaf length | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 7.5 in (19.1 cm) |
| Notable characteristics | double flower, fragrant, streaked |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Sport parent: Sport of H. 'Aphrodite' — H. ‘Aphrodite’
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (II-7, large size):
- H. ‘Cosmic Sister’ (2006)
- H. ‘Justice’ (2003)
- H. ‘Quesadilla’ (2010)
- H. ‘Birth of the Blues’ (2005)
- H. ‘Confused Angel’ (2005)
- H. ‘Dancing with the Stars’ (2005)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #338. How we check this data.