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Copperflower

Flower type: Perennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This average-sized flower grows up to 1.5 feet (46 cm) tall. Its hazel stem is thin and splits into several branching stems at the top, and the large, copper leaves are very thin 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.

A single small flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 21 cm (8.3 inches) wide, with petals that are copper on the underside and pink on the top. The flower head is largely flat with several raised narrow petals. They are hardy.

It has an overpowering scent that smells like cheap aftershave, and it has an average amount of pollen; it can cause allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is particularly attractive to bees.

It is said to be able to live for hundreds of years.
It is very resistant to fire damage.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like