Silkwood Bush

This big shrub grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for around 94 years. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has numerous long and flexible, straight stems covered in fine, silky, black with white speckled bark, and the wood inside is burgundy.

The branches are very long and slender that and are covered with small amounts of huge, fan-like, leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are either peach, or purple with crimson streaks, resistant and smooth.

In mid-summer it produces several giant, lime flowers with 9 heart-shaped shaped petals. They detach easily and have a strong scent that smells like a newborn baby.