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Posted by yng_grdnr z6 NY (My Page) on Sat, May 21, 05 at 14:18
| I am thinking of puting some black plants around my pond to add more excitment. Any ideas as to what type of plants? I was thinking some black mondo grass along the side of my waterfall, but I don't think it gets tall enough. I was also thinking about some 'Black Magic' Elephant ear, but I think it may be too big and take attention away from the rest of the plants and pond. |
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RE: Black Plants
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| There are some pansies that have black or nearly black flowers. Also, hollyhock "The Watchman" has a nearly black flower. If you do a search on gothic gardening, you will find a site that talks about dark plants. |
RE: Black Plants
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| There are no truly black plants (except dead ones) however, those really really deep purples that masquerade as black include diabolo ninebark and purple smokebush. Also there's a "black" tulip" and some near-black aquilegias that might interest you. I also saw a near-black phormium not long ago that had a yellowish racing stripe on it...that could work. |
RE: Black Plants
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| I'm currently in love with Columbine, and 'Black Barlow' is a beautiful dark, dark purple variety. 'William Guinness' is the dark purple, but has a white center. There's also poppy 'Black Peony'. |
RE: Black Plants
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Little Blackie Sweet Potato Vine grows very fast and
is quite attractive. Japanese Bloodgrass has a Burgundy
leaves and a deep Smoky Plum colored bloom ( looks like
a fuzzy plume) |
RE: Black Plants
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| I have black mondo grass. I have not had it in the ground over the winter yet, but I hear that it overwinters here. |
RE: Black Plants
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| lOUISIANA IRIS BLACK GAMECOCK IS GREAT FOR BESIDE THE POND. yOU CNA GET IT AT ADAMS FAIR ACRE FARMS CHEEPER THAN ONLINE TOO. |
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