Black flowers in the garden provide a moody counterpoint to vibrant hot-hued blooms and dreamy pastels. No living flower is truly jet black; rather, the petals are such a deep shade of maroon, purple, or blue that they appear black. The slightest hint of wine or purple at a flower's edge adds depth and dimension to black blooms, and make them easier to blend in garden designs than a licorice-black flower. While the sun needs of black flowers vary by species, most black flowers look their best in at least some partial sun. A black flower that grows in the shadows just appears to be another shadow. Plant your black flowers in front of a backdrop of neon green foliage, bright orange blossoms, or bright white blooms, and master the latest color trend in the garden. Here are nine black flowers to consider for your garden: 1. Midnight Poppy The 'Midnight' poppy has all of the mystique of other Oriental poppies, with juicy raisin-toned petals that dazzle on 30-inch stems. The brig