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Burgundy Creeper

Climbing plant type: Creeper (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This large creeper is a steady-growing plant, with the largest known specimen reaching a length of 284 feet (86.6 meters) and growing as high as 95 feet (29.0 meters).

It takes 20 months for the cream or cyan stems to mature, by which point they can reach a diameter of 5 inches (13 cm) and are tough and woody.

The wispy, rough leaves reach up to 8 inches (20 cm) in length. They are a shade of burgundy that gradient shifts to hazel at the top, and have smooth edges.

During late spring, the creeper produces lots of tiny green flowers.

It can survive a very long time without water.
It has impressive regenerative properties.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles