10 Black Plants to Add Drama to Your Houseplant Collection or Garden

Black plants are the perfect way to add drama to your garden. They demarcate green areas, stand out in the landscape and help colorful plants really stand out.

While there are no truly black plants in nature, these varieties—with leaves, flowers or even fruit so deep purple, red or green that they appear black—can help you channel your inner goth gardener.

Here are 45 black plants, including shrubs, flowers, perennials and houseplants, that you can grow in your garden.

01 Black Hollyhock

Use dark, bright mallow flowers to create a contrast with lighter or brighter flowers and shrubs.

02 Black Pearl Coral Bells

Grow this attractive perennial for its dark foliage with pinkish-purple undersides that retains its rich color even in full sun.

03 Black Sempervivum

Also known as ‘house’ or ‘hen and chicks’, these luscious green roses are a deep reddish purple in color and can look almost black.

04 Black Beauty Sunflower

With maroon petals and a dark brown to black center, this sunflower variety creates a striking contrast when grown with yellow-flowered varieties.

05 Black Parrot Tulip

This interestingly shaped tulip is known for its dark purple, almost black leaves with black edges. As the flower is exposed to more sunlight, the fringed leaves become flat, providing visual interest. Will be a wonderful addition to any garden

06 Black Cardinal Philodendron

Give this rare philodendron enough light and its leaves will turn dark green with black edges, highlighting the plant’s red stems.

07 Black Velvet Alocasia

This variety of Alocasia gets its name from the dark, velvety leaves of the large, heart-shaped leaves. Provide this tropical plant with enough warmth and humidity and remember to keep it out of direct sunlight.

08 Indigo Rose Tomato

Add this striking cherry tomato variety to your garden for a burst of dark color. These sweet, aromatic fruits are rich in antioxidants due to their color.

09 Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper

With an upright habit, purple-black leaves and shiny, almost black fruit, these ornamental pepper plants make a wonderful addition to flower beds, containers or the vegetable garden.

10 Black Beauty Pansy

These jet-black pansies with tiny yellow centers provide an attractive change from the usual brightly colored plants. Use them to add contrast to spring plantings or add them to your garden in the fall to create an eerie atmosphere.