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Copper

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

This small shrub grows up to 1 foot (30.5 cm) tall and lives for around 20 years. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has dozens of wide, crooked stems covered in very thick, cracked, brown and grey bark, and the wood inside is black with white speckles.

The branches are short, thin and wispy that and are covered with small amounts of miniature, flame-shaped, leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are copper and blue, rigid and sticky.

In mid-spring it produces many large, washed-out purple flowers with many layers of petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are sturdy and have a delicate scent that smells like onion.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.