Hosta Illicit Affair Hibiscus This variegated Japanese iris is

This variegated Japanese iris is happy in all but the driest of garden soils

clothed with tiny

In June/July

they are especially popular in parts of the country where the hummers live year round

most threadlike foliage of any upright bluestar species

Hosta Illicit Affair Hibiscus This variegated Japanese iris isI'll bet you never thought about having an 'Illicit Affair' in your home garden, but now you can. This delightful new sport of popular H. 'Cheatin Heart' is truly a fascinating plant. The small 18" wide clump is identical to the parent in every way except for leaf color. The leaves emerge chartreuse green in early spring and then develop a nice creamy border. The older foliage then changes to solid gold, with the edging showing up only on the new