Have a glance at the Best Black Magic Plants for the Garden that will bring instant contrast and depth to the overall look.

Don’t let the name mislead you; these plants do not possess the ability to spell magic. It is just their dark, amazing appearance and the name of these varieties “black magic.”

Best Black Magic Plants

1. Colocasia Black Magic

Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta ‘Black Magic’

This stunning plant features 2-feet long-stalked, smoky-purple-black, heart-shaped leaves. Grow this colocasia in filtered sun or partial shade.

2. Black Magic Petunia

Botanical Name: Petunia x hybrida ‘Black Magic’

This hybrid petunia was developed in the year 2013; it displays pure black blooms over bright green leaves. It looks great on the patio in your home.

3. Eranthemum Nigrum

Botanical Name: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii ‘Black Magic’

‘Black Magic’ is an impressive plant with exceptional almost black foliage. The plant sport deep, chocolate-burgundy, glossy leaves and short spikes of white blossoms in late summer.

4. Black Magic Mangave

Botanical Name: Mangave ‘Black Magic’

This tropical succulent showcases a rosette of black foliage when planted in full sunlight. You can grow it with other light-hued plants.

5. Black Magic Rose

Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Black Magic’

The mildly scented deep black-red velvety petals over dark green leaves look almost black. This hybrid tea rose grows up to 5-7 feet tall with a 4-feet spread.

6. Cordyline Black Magic

Botanical Name: Cordyline fruticosa ‘Black Magic’

Bring an instant contrast to your garden plant with the gorgeous glossy foliage that grows tall and displays green leaves that mature to purple-black.

7. Black Magic Orchid

Botanical Name: Catasetum Black Magic

This true black orchid features highly fragrant glossy black blooms. Grow this orchid under bright and dappled light.

8. Old Black Magic Iris

Botanical Name: Iris ‘Old Black Magic’

This nearly black iris is very rare and difficult to find. The flowers are small to medium compared to other irises, but this plant compensates for this with prolific blooms.