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Hillside Black Beauty (Left)Hardiness Zones: 3-8Plant/Flower Height:

~120cm/220cmPart Shade/Full Shade

Black Negligee (Below)Hardiness Zones: 4b (can be grow

in 5-9)Plant/Flower Height:

~90cm/180cmFull Sun/ Full Shade

These perennial boasts some very vivid foliage and fragrant flowers. The dark leaves contrast quite nicely with the slender light-coloured

blooms that emerge late summer and early/mid-autumn. Requires acidic soil, plenty of moisture, and good compost will help

this slow grower fill out over time. Attracts butterflies and repels insects.

Works well in gardens, container gardening, or planting in massive areas.

Zwartkop

Aeonium

This alien-looking plant has arched stems and rosette leaves.

Bright yellow flowers protrude from its center in the Spring, around March/April.

Works well in rock gardens as well as container gardens, since it is an

ornamental succulent.

Zwarktop AeoniumHardiness Zones: 5c, 10

Plant Height: 70cm-120cmFull Sun/ Partial Sun

Black Magic Elephant

EarHuge blackened leaves and stems on a well-

cared for Black Magic are astounding.

However, this plant requires extreme care, lest you live in tropical

conditions.

That being said, moist, acidic soil is mandatory

at all times.

Can thrive in shallow water as well, making it great for water gardens.

It should be noted that every part of this plant,

when ingested, is poisonous. So, be careful.

“Black Magic” Elephant Ear

Hardiness Zones: 7b-11

Plant Height: 120cm-240cm

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Blooms Mid-Summer

Voodoo Lily

Quite the morose, yet gorgeous addition to a garden, the

Voodoo Lily is known for its fragrance of rotten flesh.

Don’t be too repulsed however. It is necessary, as the plant is

pollinated by flies, and the scent only lasts a few hours—

two to three days, tops.

This plant appreciates well-drained soil, and doesn’t need

too much water during the summer months.

If you plan on collecting seeds, wear gloves, and sow them as soon as possible, as the seeds

do not keep well.

Voodoo Lily

Hardiness Zones: 5b-9

Plant Height: 120cm-180cm

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Blooms Late Spring/Early Summer

Devil’s Tongue

Majestic and macabre, Devil’s Tongue is a surprisingly easy plant to care for.

Similar in nature to the Voodoo Lily, this plant is also pollinated by carrion flies. This makes for a putrid scent. Hence, it’s other nickname, “Corpse Plant.”

Soil for this plant should be neutral, and remain moist throughout its growth

duration.

This plant does well in containers, too.

Lastly, both Devil’s Tongue here and Voodoo Lily are sensitive to frost. Bring

that plant in if it’s cold out.Devil’s Tongue

Hardiness Zones: 6-11

Plant Height: 60cm-180cm

Full Shade/Partial Shade

Blooms Late Spring/Early Summer

Black Mondo Grass

Excellent for ground cover, but also remarkable as a potted plant.

When blooms, has white flowers and off-black, non-edible berries.

When planting, space about 30cm apart from each other.

Black Mondo likes fairly acidic soil (pH ranging from 5.6-6.5).

While this plant works extremely well in a variety of conditions, do be careful and avoid overwatering.

Irrigation is recommended.

Black Mondo GrassHardiness Zones: 6-

10Plant Height: 15cm-

30cmPartial Shade/ Full

Shade/Full SunBlooms Early

Summer

Louis XiV Rose

Rich dark colour featured in these roses’ fragrant double blooms.

Repeat blooms during the season.

Because they’re so small, works well in container gardens.

Be sure to fertilize the soil and water well. Louis XIV Rose

Hardiness Zones: 6-10Plant Height: 60cm-

90cmFull Sun/Partial Sun

Blooms Late Spring/Early Summer

Black Pussy Willow

The fuzzy black catkins and the red/orange staminate remind many of a

bird’s talons.

The shrub grows fairly quickly, so this place requires space to spread out.

Prune back when it gets unruly.

The Black Pussy Willow is quite tolerant of many soil types, making it a versatile

plant.

Black Pussy WillowHardiness Zones: 4-9Plant Height: 120-240

Full SunBlooms Mid-Spring

Bat Flower

The most flamboyant flower on our list would

definitely be this tropical perennial.

Native to the jungles of Thailand, this plant is only suitable for said climates,

or a green house.

That being said, consistent moisture is a must.

The soil as well should be slightly acidic (6.1-7.5).

In the States, it’s commonly (successfully)

grown in Florida, and Texas.

Bat Flower

Hardiness Zones: 10-11

Plant Height: 60cm-90cm

Light Shade

Blooms Late Spring/Early Fall

Sorbet Black

Delight Viola

A more delicate and playful pansy, Sorbet Black are annuals that a

fairly easy to care for.

Careful and avoid overwatering.

These look particularly nice in autumn containers and gardens.

These plants are very hardy, able to withstand some really cold winters and some staggering

summers.

Sorbet Black Delight Viola

Hardiness Zone: 4-9

Plant Height: 15cm-30cm

Partial Shade/ Light Shade

Blooms Late Winter/Early Spring

‘Black Scallop’ Buglewe

edThis hybridized plant has

darkened, glossy leaves, making for excellent ground cover.

Although shown here with a dark purple/chocolate tint, leaves can

also don an even darker bluish/green hue.

This plant can be a trifle bit invasive, so watch where you plant. Also, depending on your zone, slugs might be an issue.

This plant appreciates moist, acidic soil, but can adapt to drier

conditions once somewhat mature.

‘Black Scallop’ Bugleweed

Hardiness Zones: 3b-9

Plant Height: 15cm-30cm

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Blooms Mid-Spring/Early Summer

There are hundreds of other dark plant variants that you can tend to in your garden.

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