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Copperbrush

Shrub type: Coniferous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This short shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 104 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has numerous long and flexible, straight stems covered in wrinkled, copper-coloured bark, and the wood inside is dark brown.

The branches trail down towards the ground with hundreds of twigs that and are covered with very large amounts of huge, very thick, leaves with rounded edges. The leaves themselves are slate and bright purple, frail and smooth.

It produces clusters of small, bronze flowers with many layers of petals. They are sturdy and have an overpowering scent that smells like rainy days. In mid-summer it forms tinybronze, shelled seeds.

It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It can absorb up to 6 times its own weight in water.