Copper Petal

This small flower grows up to 3 inches (8 cm) tall. Its gray stem is very thick and splits into 8 branching stems halfway up, and the huge, copper leaves are slender, pointed with serrated edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

Several large flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 3 cm (1.2 inches) wide, with faded red petals and a yellow center. The flower head is made up of many petals in raised layers. They fall easily.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like pot-purri, and it has very little pollen, but can cause allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator, but is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.