Crimson Starflower

This big flower grows up to 3.1 feet (94 cm) tall. Its red stem is wispy, and the large, moss green leaves are light pink-red on the underside and are slender, pointed with serrated edges. 10 leaves grow at the base of the stem.

A single tiny flower sits at the end of the stem. The flowers are 71 cm (28.0 inches) wide, with petals that are cyan on the edges and grey at the center. The flower head is shaped like a star made up of handfuls of widely spaced, round-tipped petals. They are sturdy.

It has a powerful scent that smells like alcohol, and it has lots of pollen; it can can cause allergic reactions. It is a self-pollinator.