Copperstem Flower

This huge flower grows up to 10.2 feet (3.1 meters) tall. Its copper stem is very thick and splits into many branching stems at the base, and the huge, pink-red leaves are light moss green on the underside and are very thick with smooth edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

5 to 10 medium-sized flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 35 cm (13.8 inches) wide, with solid grey petals decorated with aquamarine dots and a slate central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 38 petals. They are hardy.

It has a delicate scent that smells like cheese, and it has very little pollen; it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.