Gardeners consider this as a very unusual plant because of its peculiar flower that usually measures up to six inches across. Tacca chantrieri, or the Black Bat Flower, also goes by the name of devil flower and cat’s whisker which belongs to the Yam family of Southeast Asia. However, gardeners are advised to wear gloves when handling these plants as a measure of avoiding irritations it may cause. This can be a great addition to a garden because of being an easy-to-grow perennial. This is contrary to the etymological meaning of the name helleboros meaning “to injure” and “food”.Īlthough this flower comes in various colors, the black hellebore is not what its name implies but rather a dark purple variation of the flower. Once known as Melampode or helleborus niger, the black hellebore was recognized by folk medicines as poisonous and highly toxic as its roots may cause fatal vomiting. Black Hellebore Photo by I, KENPEI / CC BY-SA () Just like other calla lilies, this one is also relatively easy to grow even when placed in a pot. Zantedeschia ‘Odessa’, the black Cally Lily, features a trumpet-shaped flower in striking dark purple, almost-black shade. While most people think of Calla Lilies as white flowers, this species also comes in deep-purple blooms that sometimes appear to be black.
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Usually taken care of as a houseplant, this can also be placed outdoors, especially during summer as it flowers best when exposed to full sun. This is probably one of the few plants that can thrive in wet or even soggy, potting mix. Zantedeschia species or Calla Lilies are the most traditional and ideal flowering plants you can have in your garden. On top of its elegance, this flower symbolizes power and strength just like royalties, hence the name Queen. Many gardeners usually prepare garden containers in advance for the spring where tulips bloom well. An added elegance is its long stems that emphasizes the beauty of the flower and at the same time withstands rain and wind.Īdditionally, this flower tends to do well under the full sun but not in too much moisture as its bulb may rot. In fact, it is considered one of the flowers with color closest to black, and the acclaimed blackest tulip ever bred.ĭepending on the light, this breed surprisingly creates a range of blooms – from deep maroon to mahogany blossoms and in pitch black when under the shadows. The darkest of all the tulips, the Tulipa ‘Queen of the Night’ ranges from a plum shade of purple to deep-purple that looks almost black.
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