28 Dramatic Black Flowers for Home Gardens (with Bloom Times)

Gardens adorned with deep, mysterious black blossoms exude an air of intrigue and elegance. From the rare and exotic to the timelessly enchanting, these (almost) black flowers will infuse your garden sanctuary with an aura of sophistication and allure.

In this article, I’ll share plant photos and details for all these nearly black flowers! I’ll also share their bloom times and provide some insider tips on where you can purchase these black beauties.

Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post for a table that includes the size, bloom times and key features of each plant in this list!

Looking for a different flower color? Check out my complete list of flowers arranged by color.

Black Flowers, Perennial

Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post for a table that includes the size, bloom times and key features of each plant in this list!

‘Verrone’s Obsidian’ Dahlia

Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’

• Growing Zones: 3-10 (Lift in Fall in zones 3-8)
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 28″ H x 26-30″ W
• Flower Color: Very deep red-black with a yellow center
• Foliage Color: Mid green
• Bloom Time: Midsummer to first frost
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Native Range: Mexico and Central America
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The Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’ is a striking addition to any garden, boasting windmill-like flowers in a deep red-black hue with sunny yellow centers. 

It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-10, making it suitable for a wide range of climates. With a height of 28 inches and a spread of 26-30 inches, this dahlia thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. 

Its midsummer to first frost bloom time ensures a long-lasting display of vivid color in the garden. 

This dahlia is a fast grower, attracting pollinators like bees while being deer resistant. 

Queen of Night Tulip 

Tulipa single late ‘Queen of Night’

• Growing Zones: 3-8
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 28-30” H x 3-6” W
• Flower Color: Velvety, deep maroon black
• Foliage Color: Gray-green
• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Southern Europe, North Africa, Anatolia and Iran to the Northwest of China
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The Queen of Night Tulip (Tulipa single late ‘Queen of Night’) is a stunning bulbous perennial that thrives in zones 3-8. It prefers full sun to Part shade and well-drained soil. It grows to a height of 28-30 inches with a spread of 3-6 inches.

 Its velvety, deep maroon-black flowers bloom in mid to late spring, contrasting beautifully with its gray-green foliage. This tulip variety has a medium growth rate and makes a dramatic statement in borders or arrangements.

Wedding Party® Dark and Handsome Lenten Rose (Hellebore) 

Hellebore Wedding Party® Dark and Handsome

• Growing Zones: 4-9
• Light: Part Sun – Full Shade
• Size: 18-24” H x 18-24” W
• Flower Color: Purple-black to black
• Bloom Time: Winter, Spring
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range:
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Hellebore Wedding Party® Dark and Handsome is a striking perennial plant known for its dramatic large double-flowers in shades of purple-black to black. With a compact stature, it fits well in shady woodland areas and can tolerate moist or even dry shade conditions. 

They are also great in patio containers alongside other early spring perennials. 

This winter-blooming variety continues to flower for eight weeks, adding beauty to the garden during colder months. 

Its vigorous growth and abundant flowering make it a standout choice for any garden, providing color and interest when few other plants are blooming.

‘New York Night’ Lenten Rose (Hellebore)

Helleborus New York Night

• Growing Zones: 4-9
• Light: Part Sun to Full Shade
• Size: 18-24″ H x 18-24″ W
• Flower Color: Deep Purple-Black, Jet Black, Purple Grey with Creamy Glowing Stamens
• Foliage Color: Green (evergreen)
• Bloom Time: Early Spring to Late Spring
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Europe and Asia
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Helleborus New York Night, also known as Lenten Rose, is a charming perennial that showcases single-flowered selections with notable vigor and rich-colored blossoms. With a medium growth rate and a height and width of 18-24 inches, this hellebore adds a splash of color to gardens in Zones 4-9. And the foliage is evergreen!

New York Night Lenten Rose is easy to grow and low maintenance, thriving in sunny to full shade conditions. It blooms in early spring to late spring, boasting deep purple-black, jet black and purple-grey flowers accented by frilly, creamy glowing stamens.

Hellebores are deer-resistant and can tolerate dry shade, making it a versatile and attractive problem solving plant for many gardens.

Nightrider Lily

Lilium ‘Nightrider’

• Growing Zones: 3-8
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 35” H x 12-15” W
• Flower Color: Near black
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Early to midsummer
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Asiatic/Trumpet Hybrid
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The Nightrider Lily (Lilium ‘Nightrider’) is a stunning addition to any garden, with its tall stature reaching up to 35 inches. It has striking near-black flowers that bloom from early to midsummer. 

This plant thrives in full sun to Part shade and prefers well-drained soil but can tolerate heavier soils. It’s an ideal choice for gardeners looking to add a touch of exotic appeal and fragrance to their landscapes. 

The Nightrider Lily is known for its captivating beauty and sweet perfume, making it a favorite for attracting butterflies.

Black Lace Elderberry

Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’

• Growing Zones: 4-7
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 6-8’ H x 6-8’ W
• Flower Color: Pink
• Foliage Color: Burgundy/Purple
• Bloom Time: Early Summer
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Native Range: Europe and Asia
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The Black Lace® Elderberry (Sambucus nigra ‘Eva’) is a stunning deciduous shrub that grows in zones 4-7. It thrives in full sun or Part shade, reaching a height and width of 6-8 feet. 

During early summer, it produces beautiful pink flowers that contrast with its dark burgundy/purple foliage, creating a visually striking appearance. 

This fast-growing shrub is known for its low maintenance and ability to attract butterflies and birds. It can be used as a hedge, specimen plant or in containers.

Green Wizard Western Coneflower

Rudbeckia occidentalis ‘Green Wizard’

• Growing Zones: 3-9
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 36 – 56” H x 24” W
• Flower Color: Deep purple to black cone with yellow highlights surrounded by green sepals
• Foliage Color: Rich green
• Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: northwestern United States (from Washington to northern California and east to Wyoming and Montana)
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The Green Wizard Coneflower is a striking perennial plant that thrives in growing zones 3-9. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate Part shade. This plant grows to a height of 36 to 56 inches and spreads about 24 inches wide.

Green Wizard features deep purple to black cones with yellow highlights and green sepals. Its rich green foliage adds to its visual appeal. 

The Green Wizard Coneflower blooms from midsummer to early fall, attracting bees and adding a dramatic touch to gardens.

It requires well-drained soil and is deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance yet stunning addition to any garden.

Hyacinth Dark Dimension 

Hyacinthus orientalis ‘Dark Dimension’

• Growing Zones: 4-8
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 10” H
• Flower Color: Almost Black
• Foliage Color: Light brown
• Bloom Time: Early – Mid Spring
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Native Range: Turkey, Syria and Lebanon
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The Hyacinth Dark Dimension is a unique black hyacinth with a height of 10 inches.

It’s known for its nearly black flowers blooming from early-mid spring. It also has a very strong (but beautiful) fragrance.

Its distinctive color and fragrance make it a standout addition to any garden, especially when grown in pots and containers.

‘Before the Storm’ Bearded Iris

Iris germanica ‘Before The Storm’

• Growing Zones: 4-9
• Light: Full Sun, Part Shade
• Size: 36” H x 12-24” W
• Flower Color: Dark Purple to almost black
• Foliage Color: Blue-Green
• Bloom Time: Midseason (Mid spring to early summer)
• Growth Rate: Fast once established
• Native Range: Origin is uncertain, but likely southern Europe and the Mediterranean region
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The “Before the Storm” bearded iris (Iris germanica) is a striking plant known for its bold, near-black blooms with a subtle fragrance and slight bronze tint. Suitable for zones 4-9, this iris thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile and eye-catching addition to any garden.

This iris is a vigorous grower, drought-tolerant once established and deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. 

Its blue-green sword-shaped leaves provide an attractive backdrop to the dramatic blooms. 

With a long bloom time and abundant flowers, ‘Before the Storm’ adds a touch of mystery to any garden. 

Columbine ‘Black Barlow’ 

Aquilegia vulgaris

• Growing Zones: 3-8
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 2-3′ H x 1-1.5′ W
• Flower Color: Deep mahogany starry petals
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Spring to summer
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Europe and central Asia
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Columbine ‘Black Barlow’ (Aquilegia vulgaris) is a perennial plant with a height of 2-3 feet and a spread of 1-1.5 feet. This plant is native to Europe and central Asia and is suitable for growing in zones 3-8.

Black Barlow thrives in full sun to Part shade and produces deep mahogany starry flowers from spring to summer. 

It is a great cut flower and deer-resistant. It attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds, preferring rich, moist, well-drained soil.

Raven Girl Bearded Iris 

Iris germanica ‘Raven Girl’

• Growing Zones: 3-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 24-40″ H x 18″ W
• Flower Color: Purple-black standards, jet black falls
• Foliage Color: 
• Bloom Time: Mid to late spring
• Growth Rate: 
• Native Range: European
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Raven Girl Bearded Iris (Iris germanica ‘Raven Girl’) is a stunning perennial plant with purple-black standards and jet black falls that shimmer in the mid-late spring garden. 

This iris variety is known for its ruffled petals and heavy blooming, producing 8-12 buds per stem. 

It grows to a height of 24-40 inches and is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to gardens. 

This plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its dramatic appearance makes it an ideal choice for mixed plantings or as a standalone feature. 

Do not ingest. It’s toxic to dogs, cats and horses.

Meron Bordeaux Anemone

Anemone ‘Meron Bordeaux’

• Growing Zones: 7-9 (Hardy) – 3-10 (Suitable)
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 8-12″ H x 18-24″ W
• Flower Color: Deep Burgundy with Purple Highlights
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Mid-Spring
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Native Range: Mediterranean
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The Anemone ‘Meron Bordeaux’ is a stunning flowering plant with deep burgundy blooms highlighted by purple tones It is a compact plant, reaching a height of 8-12 inches and spreading 18-24 inches wide. This hardy plant thrives in zones 7-9.

In mid-spring, it produces an abundance of blooms that make for beautiful cut flower arrangements.

Anemone is known for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. With its resistance to deer, it is a versatile addition to any garden. 

Hollyhock Nigra

Alcea rosea

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 60” H
• Flower Color:  Deep chocolate red, nearly black
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Summer through Fall
• Growth Rate: Biennial, they grow foliage the first year; flower, produce seeds and die the second year
• Native Range: Eurasia
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Hollyhock Nigra (Alcea rosea), is a classic perennial plant that has been cherished by gardeners and botanists for almost four centuries. This plant adds a bold statement to any full sun garden in Zones 5-9. with its strikingly dark red to nearly black blooms and a height reaching up to 60 inches

It is known for attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a pollinator-friendly choice. It’s also drought tolerant!

Hollyhock Nigra is also resistant to deer and rabbits making it an excellent addition to gardens where these animals may be a concern. 

This plant is a stunning choice for anyone looking to add a touch of history and elegance to their garden.

Black Baccara Hybrid Tea Rose 

Rosa ‘Black Baccara’

• Growing Zones: 6-10
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 4′ H x 2′ – 3′ W
• Flower Color: Deep Red, nearly black
• Fragrance: Lightly Fragrant
• Bloom Time: Continual Blooming
• Growth Rate: Fast; reaching their full height in 3-4 years
• Native Range: Hybrid
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The Black Baccara Rose (Rosa ‘Black Baccara’) is a Hybrid Tea rose known for its unique and striking features. It grows to a size of 4′ high x 2-3′ wide and thrives in full sun in Zones 6 to 10. 

With its deep, rich, velvety petals, this rose produces 4″ blooms with 40 petals each. 

It emits a faintly nutty fragrance and is valued for its stunning color. This rose is a continual bloomer, providing a two-week vase life for cut flowers. 

Black Baccara is an excellent choice for adding a romantic touch to any garden.

Snapdragon ‘Black Prince’

Antirrhinum majus

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 30-36” H x 18-24” W
• Flower Color: Dark Crimson
• Foliage Color: Dark purple/green
• Bloom Time: Summer for 6 weeks
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Snapdragon Black Prince (Antirrhinum majus) is a tender perennial plant that thrives in full sun and grows to a height of 30-36 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches. Ideal for zones 5-9, this plant is sure to attract attention with its rich colors and unique appearance.

Black Prince features stunning dark crimson flowers and dark foliage. It blooms in the summer for about six weeks, adding alluring dark beauty to the garden. 

It is native to central and southeastern Europe and central Asia with a medium growth rate. 

Pansy ‘Black Devil’

Viola x wittrockiana

• Growing Zones: 
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 6” H
• Flower Color: India ink with a yellow eye
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time:  Summer
• Growth Rate: Blooms in 85 days
• Native Range: Hybrid
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Viola Black Devil Pansy is a compact flowering plant known for its bold, black blooms with a striking yellow eye all summer long. It grows up to 6 inches tall and grows best in full sun. 

This plant is a unique addition to gardens, offering a dramatic effect with its dark coloration. It is also noted for its edible flowers, making it a versatile choice for both ornamental and culinary purposes.

Pansies are technically short-lived perennials, which means they can survive for more than one growing season. However, their performance tends to decline after the first year. So, they are often grown as annuals.

Start seeds indoors in very early spring (or late summer for fall blooms).

Black Flowers, Annuals

Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post for a table that includes the size, bloom times and key features of each plant in this list!

Penny Black Nemophila (Annual)

Nemophila menziesii

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 4-6”H x spreading
• Flower Color: Black, Purple
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Growth Rate: Moderate
• Native Range: California and Oregon
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Penny Black or Baby Black Eyes (Nemophila menziesii) is a low-growing, trailing annual plant. It reaches a height of 4-6 inches and spreads, making it ideal for groundcover or hanging baskets.

It thrives in full sun or Partly shaded areas and is easy to grow and maintain. This plant is also fast-growing and can be used in container gardens or landscaping.

This plant produces bi-colored blooms in deep purple, almost violet, which are rare in gardens and attractive to pollinators like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. 

It is drought-tolerant and resistant to deer. Overall, Penny Black is an excellent choice for adding unique color and attracting pollinators to your garden.

This typically blooms in summer, from June to August. For earlier blooms, start seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date.

Lisianthus – Black Pearl (Annual)

Eustoma grandiflorum

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 30-36” H x 18-24” W
• Flower Color: Deep Dark Purple
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Summer through Fall
• Growth Rate: Very Slow, 50-140 days from germination to transplanting
• Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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The Black Pearl Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) is an annual plant that thrives in zones 5-9, reaching a height of 30-36 inches and spreading 18-24 inches wide. 

Its striking deep purple flowers, which almost appear black, create a beautiful contrast against its green foliage. Blooming from summer through fall, this upright plant attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. 

Its sturdy stems and excellent vase life make it ideal for cut flower arrangements. 

With its origins in central and southeastern Europe and central Asia, this Lisianthus variety adds elegance and charm to any garden setting.

Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’ (Annual)

Viola hyb.

• Growing Zones: 7-9
• Light: Full sun to Part shade
• Size: 6″ H x 6-12″ W
• Flower Color: Coal black with a touch of purple near the yellow centers
• Foliage Color: Lime green
• Bloom Time: Spring to early summer with a repeat performance in the fall
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Native Range: Hybrid
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Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’ is a striking plant known for its coal black little pansy faces with a bright gold eye. 

It blooms from spring to early summer and has a repeat performance in the fall, especially if sheared gently and fertilized with flower fertilizer.

This plant is great for containers, attracts butterflies, and has won the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Cornflower ‘Black Gem’ (Annual)

Centaurea cyanus

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 2′ H x 10″ W
• Flower Color: Maroon cut petals
• Foliage Color: Silver
• Bloom Time: Spring to summer
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Cornflower ‘Black Gem’ (Centaurea cyanus) is an annual plant that thrives in growing zones 5-9. It reaches a size of about 2 feet in height and 10 inches in width. With its striking maroon cut petals and silver foliage, it adds a unique touch to any garden. 

This plant blooms from spring to summer, attracting bees and beneficial insects with its generous flowering. It is a hardy self-sowing annual that’s a low-maintenance addition to cottage gardens.

 Preferring full sun and regular, well-drained soil, this plant is both heat and drought-tolerant, making it suitable for a variety of garden environments.

Poppy ‘Black Swan’ (Hardy Annual) 

Papaver laciniatum

• Growing Zones: 3-8
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 2-3′ H x 10″ W
• Flower Color: Black-Violet
• Foliage Color: Lime green
• Bloom Time: Spring to summer
• Growth Rate: From seed to bloom in 14 weeks
• Native Range: east of the Mediterranean Sea, naturalized across much of Europe and Asia
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Poppy ‘Black Swan’ (Papaver laciniatum) is an annual plant that reaches a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of 10 inches. It thrives in full sun and is known for its profusion of cut petals in black-violet, making it a striking addition to cottage gardens alongside annual larkspurs and other early summer bloomers. 

This poppy variety was introduced in 1922 and features flowers that are dark heliotrope-violet, inclining to black-violet, and beautifully feathered. This poppy is a great cut flower and is deer-resistant.

It is recommended to stake or underpin the plant with twiggy brush for support and to remove spent flowers after blooming, leaving a few to self-sow. 

Poppy – Peony ‘Black’ (Annual) 

Papaver paeoniflorum

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full sun
• Size: 2-3′ H x 10″ W
• Flower Color: Dark Mahogany
• Foliage Color: Sea-green
• Bloom Time: Summer
• Growth Rate: begin to germinate 7-21 days after sowing
• Native Range: southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Poppy – Peony ‘Black’ (Papaver paeoniflorum) is an annual plant that grows to a height of 2-3 feet with a spread of about 10 inches. It thrives in full sun and rich, moist, well-drained soil. 

The plant produces a ruff of gathered petals in a rare dark mahogany hue complemented by sea-green foliage, making it an attractive and unique addition to gardens. 

This variety is known for its luxurious blooms on strong, tall stems and is a great cut flower. It is also deer resistant and pollinator friendly. 

Seeds are best sown directly March-May. Can also be sown directly in August-September for flowers the following year. It’s a tall plant and may require staking.

This poppy is native to central and southeastern Europe and central Asia.

Chocolate Cosmos (Annual)

Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Chocamocha’

• Growing Zones: 9-10
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 1.5-2′ H x 1′ W
• Flower Color: Deep chocolate red
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Summer to fall
• Growth Rate: Annual
• Native Range: Mexico
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Chocolate Cosmos (Cosmos atrosanguineus ‘Chocamocha‘), is a unique flower that grows in growing zones 9-10 and requires full sun. It can be grown as an annual in cooler climates. Chocolate Cosmos has a compact growth; to a height of 1.5-2 feet and spread of 1 foot wide. 

The flowers are a deep chocolate red and it blooms from summer to fall, attracting butterflies and bees with its dark chocolate aroma. 

Scabiosa Black Night (Annual)

Scabiosa atropurpurea

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun
• Size: 30-36” H x 18-24” W
• Flower Color: Almost Black
• Foliage Color: Green
• Bloom Time: Summer for 6 weeks
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Central and southeastern Europe and central Asia
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Black Knight Scabiosa (Scabiosa atropurpurea) is an elegant and uniform cut flower that produces almost black blooms measuring 1 1/2–2 1/2″ on strong, slender stems. It is an annual plant with a medium growth rate that thrives in full sun and is suitable for growing in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. 

It blooms in the summer for approximately 6 weeks. Its dark blooms make it a striking addition to garden beds and floral arrangements.

Plants with Black Foliage

Here are some beautiful plants with dark (almost black) foliage. While they are not flowers, they can still give a similar effect to the garden.

Plant Name	Height	Width	Bloom Time	Key Features
Black Scallop Bugleweed	4-6”H	12”W	Spring	Dark purple foliage, deep-lavender flowers
Primo® ‘Black Pearl’ Coral Bells	18 – 24 inches H	18 – 20 inches W	Mid-Summer	Jet black foliage, red undersides, white & pink flowers
Palace Purple Coral Bells	15-24” H	12-18” W	Spring to fall	Deep purple foliage, pinkish-white flowers
Black PearlTM Redbud	15 – 20’ H	20 – 25’ W (spread)	Early spring	Glossy, deep purple foliage, vibrant purple flowers

If you like these, be sure to check out my list of plants with burgundy foliage, too!

Black Scallop Bugleweed 

Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’

• Growing Zones: 4-9
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 4-6”H x 12”W
• Flower Color: Deep-Lavender
• Foliage Color: Dark Purple (almost black)
• Bloom Time: Spring
• Growth Rate: Fast
• Native Range: Europe, northern Africa and southwestern Asia
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Black Scallop Bugleweed (Ajuga reptans ‘Black Scallop’) is a perennial plant with dark purple (almost black) foliage that forms a 4-inch mat. It produces tiny spikes of deep-lavender flowers in spring, creating a dramatic contrast. 

This plant is ideal for use between stepping stones or as a groundcover in garden beds. It thrives in full sun to Part shade and is tolerant of light foot traffic. 

Black Scallop Bugleweed  is deer and rabbit resistant, making it a low-maintenance and visually striking addition to any garden.

Primo® ‘Black Pearl’ Coral Bells (Heuchera) 

Heuchera x ‘Black Pearl’

• Growing Zones: 4-9
• Light: Part Sun to Full Shade
• Size: 18 – 24 inches H x 18 – 20 inches W
• Flower Color: White, Pink
• Foliage Color: Jet Black & Red Undersides
• Bloom Time: Mid-Summer
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Cultivar; heuchera is native to the Southeast United States
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The Primo® Black Pearl Coral Bells (Heuchera x ‘Black Pearl’) is a striking perennial plant known for its dramatic, jet-black foliage and dainty white blooms. It grows to a height of 18 – 24 inches with a spread of 18 – 20 inches, making it a perfect choice for adding unique color to gardens, containers, or as a border plant. 

This plant thrives in part shade and is adaptable to a variety of well-drained soils. 

It attracts pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds and is resistant to deer and rabbits. 

With its low maintenance and striking appearance, coral bells are an excellent choice for adding a bold statement to any landscape. In fact, they’re one of my favorite plants and I grow them everywhere in my yard!

Palace Purple Coral Bells (Heuchera) 

Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’

• Growing Zones: 4 to 9
• Light: Part to Full Shade (can tolerate morning sun)
• Size: 15-24” H x 12-18” W
• Flower Color: Pinkish-white
• Foliage Color: Deep purple, fading to bronzy green in summer
• Bloom Time: Spring to fall
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: North America
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 Palace Purple Coral Bells (Heuchera micrantha ‘Palace Purple’) is a perennial plant that thrives in USDA zones 4 to 9. It grows to a rounded mound of 15-24 inches in height and 12-18 inches in width. 

This plant features deep-purple foliage that transitions to bronzy green in hotter months. Palace Purple Coral Bells is known for its attractive foliage, which holds its color and foliage throughout the summer and even into winter in some climates.

The dark foliage is complemented by pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers on tall red stems. Its nectar rich flowers also attract beneficial pollinators and hummingbirds.

It is adaptable to various soil conditions and is tolerant of heat, humidity and drought. This plant is an excellent choice for shaded gardens, woodland gardens, rock gardens and perennial borders. 

Black Pearl™ Redbud 

Cercis canadensis ‘JN16’

• Growing Zones: 5-9
• Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
• Size: 15 – 20’ H x 20 – 25’ W (spread)
• Flower Color: Purple
• Foliage Color: Deep purple, almost black
• Bloom Time: Early spring
• Growth Rate: Medium
• Native Range: Eastern United States
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The Black Pearl™ Redbud (Cercis canadensis ‘JN16’) is a striking ornamental tree with heart-shaped, glossy leaves that are almost black in color. It grows in zones 5-9 in full sun, but can tolerate part shade.

This compact tree is perfect for small gardens, growing 15-20 feet tall with a spread of 20-25 feet. In early spring, it produces vibrant purple flowers on bare branches, attracting beneficial pollinators. 

The dark foliage remains stunning throughout the season and deepens in color in the fall, adding exceptional visual interest to any landscape. 

This low maintenance (once established) tree is disease-resistant and grows well in clay soil, making it an excellent choice for a dramatic focal point in home gardens.

If you liked these dark foliage options, be sure to check out my list of 15+ Unique Plants with Burgundy Leaves. 

Table: Size, Bloom Times and Key Features of Perennial Black Flowers

Plant Name	Height	Width	Bloom Time	Key Features
Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’	28″	26-30″	Midsummer to first frost	Very deep red-black flowers with yellow centers
Tulip ‘Queen of Night’	28-30”	3-6”	Mid to late spring	Velvety, deep maroon black flowers
Lenten Rose ‘Wedding Party® Dark and Handsome’	18-24”	18-24”	Winter, Spring	Purple-black to black double flowers
Lenten Rose ‘New York Night’	18-24″	18-24″	Early Spring to Late Spring	Deep purple-black, jet black and purple grey flowers with creamy stamens
Lily ‘Nightrider’	35”	12-15”	Early to midsummer	Near black flowers
Elderberry ‘Black Lace’	6-8’	6-8’	Early Summer	Pink flowers, burgundy/purple foliage
Western Coneflower ‘Green Wizard’	36 – 56”	24”	Midsummer to early fall	Deep purple to black cone flowers with green sepals
Hyacinth ‘Dark Dimension’	10”		Early – Mid Spring	Almost black flowers
Iris ‘Before the Storm’	36”	12-24”	Midseason	Dark purple to almost black flowers
Columbine ‘Black Barlow’	2-3′	1-1.5′	Spring to summer	Deep mahogany starry flowers
Iris ‘Raven Girl’	24-40″	18″	Mid to late spring	Purple-black and jet black flowers
Anemone ‘Meron Bordeaux’	8-12″	18-24″	Mid-Spring	Deep burgundy flowers with purple highlights
Hollyhock ‘Nigra’	60”		Summer through Fall	Deep chocolate red, nearly black flowers
Rose ‘Black Baccara’	4′	2′-3′	Continual Blooming	Deep red, nearly black flowers
Snapdragon ‘Black Prince’	30-36”	18-24”	Summer	Dark crimson flowers, dark foliage
Pansy ‘Black Devil’	6”		Summer	Black flowers with yellow eyes

Table: Size, Bloom Times and Key Features of Annual Black Flowers

Plant Name	Height	Width	Bloom Time	Key Features
Penny Black Nemophila	4-6” H	spreading	Summer	Black, purple bi-colored blooms, drought-tolerant, attracts pollinators
Lisianthus – Black Pearl	30-36′′ H	18-24′′ W	Summer through Fall	Deep dark purple flowers, sturdy stems, good cut flower
Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’	6” H	6-12” W	Spring to early summer with repeat bloom in Fall	Coal black with yellow centers, lime green foliage
Cornflower ‘Black Gem’	2′ H	10” W	Spring to summer	Maroon petals, silver foliage, attracts bees
Poppy ‘Black Swan’	2-3′ H	10′′ W	Spring to summer	Black-violet feathered flowers, cut flower
Poppy – Peony ‘Black’	2-3′ H	10” W	Summer	Dark mahogany flowers, sea-green foliage
Chocolate Cosmos	1.5-2′ H	1’ W	Summer to fall	Deep chocolate red blooms, chocolate scent
Scabiosa Black Night	30-36′′ H	18-24′′ W	Summer for 6 weeks	Almost black blooms, long stems

Wrapping Up

Adding these beautiful black flowers and plants to your garden is sure to infuse it with a feeling of allure and mystery.

Before reading this, I bet you didn’t imagine there’d be so many black flower options for your garden! But, I hope you now see there’s so many options–no matter how much sun or space you have available! 

While lists of beautiful plants are a great inspiration, there’s so much more involved in designing beautiful garden beds. So, if you want to take a deep dive into creating your very own secret garden, check out my Design Your 4-Season Garden Course. I’ll take you step-by-step through my framework for creating the 4-season garden plan of your dreams.

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