Copperleaf

Flower type: Biennial (Stores water in its leaves)

This small flower grows up to 5 inches (13 cm) tall. Its copper stem is thin and straight with a curved tip, and the large, lime green leaves are finger-like with smooth edges. Many leaves grow at the base of the stem, and more leaves alternate on the stem from about halfway up, up to the flower head.

6 to 12 large flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 19 cm (7.5 inches) wide, with petals that are generally ashy purple; each flower tends to be a variation of this colour. The flower head is an uncoordinated mess of 26 petals. They are sturdy.

It has an intense scent that smells like bleach, and it has lots of pollen, but it does not cause any allergic reactions. It is pollinated by the wind.

It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is suitable for making strong rope

Colors:

copper

lime green

purple