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Peachbell

Flower type: Annual (Stores water in its stem)

This modest-sized flower grows up to 1.8 feet (56 cm) tall. Its moss green stem is very thick, and the miniature, silver leaves are very narrow and elongated with ripped edges. 25 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of each stem. The flowers are 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide, with solid peach petals decorated with vivid red dots and a violet central disk. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of up to 60 petals. They are hardy.

It has a fairly strong scent that smells like fruity, and it has a modest amount of pollen. It is a self-pollinator, but is also visited by a small species of bird.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.