Black shrubs

There is an ample palette of thriving plants out there that can make August heat look audacious. Search out these performers and you’ll plant your way toward a garden that defies—and even celebrates—the high summer season.

Dark-leaved shrubs can hold their own, or provide perfect contrast in a garden, against which you can plant vibrant annuals and perennials.

When planning a Victorian black garden in which you want some darker, more intense looking plants, opt for black shrubs and plants.

Have you ever thought about adding some drama into your garden by adding plants with black foliage or black flowers? All you need to do is google "black flowers or plants," and you will instantly fall in love with the uniqueness and beauty of these specific black or almost black…

These Gothic Flowers carry a deep and dark vibe that will create a bit of a mysterious charm in your garden.

Feeling a tad moody and dark lately? Me too. And while darkness as an emotion isn't totally desirable, in the world of plants it's a completely different t

Award-winning Actaea simplex 'Hillside Black Beauty' (Baneberry) is a striking perennial with dark foliage and gracefully arching wands of scented, pale pink flowers.

Though the young foliage tends to be green, it quickly deepens to an almost iridescent purple-black. In late summer, the 4'-7' tall stems are topped with foot-long, fragrant, white flowers blushed with pale pink.

Feeling a tad moody and dark lately? Me too. And while darkness as an emotion isn't totally desirable, in the world of plants it's a completely different t

These five great shrubs to improve your outdoor area (including double flowering plum, burning bush, and purple leaf sand cherry) provide three seasons of interest and massive curb appeal.