H. ‘Odyssey’
Hosta ‘Odyssey’ is a registered cultivar () .
| Year registered | 1999 |
|---|---|
| Section class | III-7 (Medium) |
Overview
Registered in 1999, 'Odyssey' is a hybrid of *Hosta ventricosa* that produces a medium-sized clump with upright foliage. Its leaves are dark green with streaked, slightly rippled margins, exhibiting a slight sheen on the upper surface and a very shiny underside, with rounded leaf bases.
In the Garden
'Odyssey' forms a clump 30 inches (76.2 cm) in diameter and 14 inches (35.6 cm) tall, with a moderate growth rate. It is suitable for partial to full shade in typical hosta-growing zones, where its upright habit and variegated foliage provide textural contrast. This cultivar pairs well with ferns, heucheras, and other shade-tolerant perennials, and its medium size makes it appropriate for border fronts or woodland gardens.
Care Notes
Water regularly to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth emerges; 'Odyssey' shows typical hosta susceptibility to slugs and deer, so monitoring and protective measures may be necessary in affected gardens.
Size and leaf
| Clump height | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Clump width | 30 in (76.2 cm) |
| Leaf length | 9 in (22.9 cm) |
| Leaf width | 5.5 in (14 cm) |
| Vein pairs | 9 |
| Leaf | dark green streaked slightly rippled margins; slightly shiny on top; very shiny underneath |
| Flower scape height | 30–32 in (76.2–81.3 cm) |
From the American Hosta Society Registry record.
Parentage
- Pod parent: Hybrid of H. ventricosa
Similar cultivars
Other registered hostas in the same AHS section class (III-7, medium size):
- H. ‘Dimpled Chad’ (2001)
- H. ‘Seventh Heaven’ (1994)
- H. ‘Game Boy’ (2011)
- H. ‘So Nice’ (2015)
- H. ‘Dark Nebula’ (1999)
- H. ‘Electra’ (1999)
Related guides
Registration data: AHS Registry #4085