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Crimson Vine

Flower type: Biennial (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This short flower grows up to 2 inches (5 cm) tall. Its bold orange stem is wispy, and the tiny, pink-red leaves are long, narrow with rounded edges. The leaves grow from the base and are the same length as the stem.

Hundreds of medium-sized flowers grow in a bunch at the end of the stem. The flowers are 6 cm (2.4 inches) wide, with petals that are either blood red or slate, with a yellow center. The flower head is largely flat with handfuls of tightly layered narrow petals. They are sturdy.

It has a faint scent that smells like garlic, and it has lots of pollen; it can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind, but is also visited by some specific types of insect.

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