Caramel
Flower type: Biennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)This enormous flower grows up to 7.8 feet (2.4 meters) tall. Its caramel stems grow in bunches of 4 and are very thick and straight, and the huge, orange-yellow leaves are dark silver on the underside and are 5 pointed with smooth edges. The leaves grow in pairs along the length of the stem.
3 to 8 tiny flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 107 cm (42.1 inches) wide, with solid yellow petals and a copper central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 36 curved petals. They are very delicate.
It has a fairly strong scent that smells like bonfire smoke, and it has very little pollen; it can cause allergic reactions. It is pollinated by a small species of bird, but is also particularly attractive to insects.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
caramel
copper
orange-yellow
silver
yellow