Lilac

This modest-sized flower grows up to 7 inches (18 cm) tall. Its lilac or subtle orange stem is thick, and the large, hazel or peach leaves are very thin with ripped edges. Many leaves grow along the entire length of the stem.

4 to 7 small flowers grow on alternate sides up the length of the stem. The flowers are 4 cm (1.6 inches) wide, with petals that are amber in the center, turquoise in the middle and blue at the edges. The flower head is made up of 21 petals; the lower layer of petals are flat, while the upper layers form a tight cube. They are hardy.

It has an intensely strong scent that smells like warm cookies, and it has very little pollen, but can cause severe allergic reactions. It is pollinated by insects and is enjoyed by several specific types of insect.