Botanical Name

Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey'

Commonly known as Onyx Odyssey Hellebore

Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey' (Onyx Odyssey Hellebore)
Perennial

Fully double black-purple blooms that look almost theatrical. The darkest hellebore available, and worth the hunt to find one.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
Feb to Apr
USDA Zones
4-9
Sun
Part Sun or Part Shade or Full Shade
Water
Moderate - regular watering
Mature Height
14-18"
Bloom Colors
Purple
Deer Resistant Evergreen Cut Flower Winter Interest
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About This Name

Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Onyx Odyssey Hellebore unambiguously. The genus Helleborus places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Onyx Odyssey Hellebore, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Helleborus x hybridus 'Onyx Odyssey' will give you the most precise results.