Copperflower
Flower type: Perennial (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)This massive flower grows up to 15.3 feet (4.6 meters) tall. Its copper stems grow in bunches of 4 and are wispy and straight, and the giant, gray-green leaves are broad, flat with irregular edges. A pair of leaves grow at the base of the flower head.
5 to 9 giant flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 84 cm (33.1 inches) wide, with each petal a slightly different shade of subtle purple. The flower head is shaped like a cup made up of 14 tightly layered, round-tipped petals. They are sturdy.
It has an overpowering scent that smells like meat, and it has an average amount of pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also visited by one species of insect in particular.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
copper
gray-green
purple