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 Mint Plant

A bold culinary herb with a sharp, cool flavor blending basil, spearmint, and citrus.

# annual
# culinary
# easy difficulty
# edible
# full sun
# annual
# culinary
# easy difficulty
# edible
# full sun
# herb
Black Mint Plant

Tagetes minuta, known as Black Mint or Huacatay, is an aromatic herb native to South America. It features dark green, ridged leaves with a pungent, complex flavor profile. Commonly used in Peruvian cuisine, especially in sauces like ocopa and huacatay paste. Grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. This vigorous annual herb can be harvested throughout the year. Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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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