Copperbell

This massive flower grows up to 9.5 feet (2.9 meters) tall. Its copper stems grow in bunches of 3 and are very thick with a curved tip, and the tiny, yellow-green leaves are spear shaped with smooth edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and a pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.

Each stem splits 5 to 9 times; a single small flower grows at the end of each split. The flowers are 139 cm (54.7 inches) wide, with lilac petals and a yellow center. The flower head is shaped like a dish with 18 widely spaced, narrow petals. They are very delicate.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like grass cuttings, and it has an average amount of pollen. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.