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Heartleaf Blue Flower

Flower type: Perennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This massive flower grows up to 14.5 feet (4.4 meters) tall. Its brown stem is very thin and straight with a curved tip, and the giant, gray-green leaves are dark orange on the underside and are needle-like with serrated edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the stem.

4 to 7 medium-sized flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 101 cm (39.8 inches) wide, with alternating petals of sky blue and pink, with a turquoise central disk. The flower head is shaped like a heart made up of dozens of raised, narrow petals. They detach easily.

It has a mildly strong scent that smells like mint, and it has an average amount of pollen; it can cause allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator, but is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It aggressively steals nutrients from other large plants (but not each other).