Crimson Creeper

This small flower grows up to 1 inch (3 cm) tall. Its slate stem is thin and splits into 3 branching stems at the base, and the tiny, brown leaves are pleated with serrated edges. 15 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

A single small flower sits at the end of each stem. The flowers are 15 cm (5.9 inches) wide, with petals that are crimson on the edges and deep green at the center. The flower head is made up of 9 petals in raised layers. They are sturdy.

It has a soft scent that smells like burning wood, and it has excessive amounts of pollen; it can can cause allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also particularly attractive to bees.