'Queen of the Night' tulips are a popular, single, late-blooming variety. They are regarded as the darkest tulips available. Plant them with white pansies. (Photo Source= donegalgardensociety.net)
Upright Black Elephant Ears (Alocasia plumbea 'Nigra') are hardy in zones 8-11. They grow between 30"-48" high. (Photo Source=Van Bourgondien or www.dutchbulbs.com)
Black Hollyhocks (Alcea rosea 'Watchman') grew in Thomas Jefferson's garden at Monticello. (Photo Source=Bluebird Nursery, Inc.)
Black Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon p. Niger) is a 6"-8" tall groundcover that adds mystery to any garden. Plant it in sun or partial shade. (Photo Source=Heronswood Nursery)
'Blackie' Sweet Potato Vines grow quickly during the hot summer months.
In the mid-1990s, the gardening staff at UNC-Charlotte Botanical Gardens put together a "Dark Collection" of plants that had black or almost black foliage or flowers. Since then, black plants have become en vogue. There are exciting, new, black plants being introduced on the market every year.
Be forewarned that some black plants are not actually a true black, but more of a dark purple or burgundy.
Black plants look great paired with white blooms, as well as hot colors, like Halloween orange. Use them to cast a spell over your garden...
Be forewarned that some black plants are not actually a true black, but more of a dark purple or burgundy.
Black plants look great paired with white blooms, as well as hot colors, like Halloween orange. Use them to cast a spell over your garden...
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