Plants With (Almost) Black Flowers For Your Backyard

There’s no doubt – black flowers add a touch of dramatic intensity to any landscape. They give new meaning to the phrase “black goes with everything”.

True black flowers are rare, and most flowers marketed as black are actually deep red, blue, or purple. While the jet black flowers can be the goal, those with maroon tinges or purple rims add a sense of dimension to garden designs.

Sunlight requirements vary by species, but most look best in full sun. Not only will you benefit from the extra rays, but the sunlight will bring out the depths of the flowers’ darkness.

Black flowers stand out best when planted against a background of light-colored foliage or among lighter, lighter-colored flowers.