The Black Bat Flower is definitely one of those plants that’ll make people stop and stare. With its dark, almost black ...

There's something about black flowers that lend an air of intrigue to a garden, and yet they occur rarely in nature. Perhaps that's why they're an object of fascination for those who cultivate them.

Its wands of purple flowers are pollinator magnets, and keep blooming from midsummer into fall. "For a dark, moody vibe, add this salvia with its dark purple, almost black flowers to your landscape.