Depending on what part of the country you are in, here are some good choices for annuals, biennials and tender perennials that are black or near black. Alcea rosea ´Nigra´ Centaurea ´Black Ball´ Dianthius - several black varietiesKennedia Nigricans (Black Coral Pea)Lardizabalata Biternata (Zabala Fruit)Akebia quinataNemophila ingignis ´Penny Balck´ Papaver somniferum ´Guinness' Scabiosa atropurpurea ´Ace Of Spades´Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Plant).

These all vary in the shade of black that they sport but are all good choices.

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