The Ultimate Directory of Black Plants

Discover a growing collection of striking black plants — from jet-black houseplants to deep purple flowering varieties. Each entry includes care tips, scientific info, and where to buy.

Black Bamboo Plant

A tall, elegant bamboo species with green canes that mature to a striking ebony black.

# clumping
# easy difficulty
# hardy
# privacy screen
# tall
# bamboo
# clumping
# easy difficulty
# hardy
# privacy screen
# tall
Black Bamboo Plant

Phyllostachys nigra, or Black Bamboo, is a clumping, cold-hardy bamboo native to China and Taiwan. Known for its rich green canes that turn black in their second year, it can grow up to 30 feet tall with 2-inch-wide culms. Prefers full sun to partial shade and rich, well-drained soil. Used for privacy screens and ornamental groves. Requires root control. Not suitable for indoor use.

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Black Dragon Plant

Black Dragon Plant

Bold, compact coleus with deep, rippled leaves — perfect for shade containers and garden beds.

Easy Difficulty
Outdoor Garden Plants
Toxic to Pets
Easy Difficulty
Indoor Plants
annual
container
easy difficulty
Black Dahlia Plant

Black Dahlia Plant

A striking dahlia cultivar with near-black foliage and vivid blooms, ideal for dramatic displays.

Intermediate Difficulty
Outdoor Garden Plants
Rare & Exotic
Toxic to Pets
Intermediate Difficulty
dark foliage
dramatic
flowering
Black Pepper Plant

Black Pepper Plant

A tropical vine cultivated for its peppercorns, used in global cuisines.

Intermediate Difficulty
Outdoor Garden Plants
Rare & Exotic
Toxic to Pets
Intermediate Difficulty
climbing
intermediate difficulty
peppercorn