Hosta Illicit Affair Hibiscus (syn: Symphyotrichum elliottii) Aster elliottii

(syn: Symphyotrichum elliottii) Aster elliottii is a fabulous East Coast native aster

In June/July

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

The clumps are topped with light lavender flowers on 20" tall scapes in early summer

Hosta Illicit Affair Hibiscus (syn: Symphyotrichum elliottii) Aster elliottiiI'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