Over 2750 Dark Plants and 425 Color Photographs

by Karen Platt

Discover Black Plants

This book, first launched in 2000 and now in its third edition, set the trend for black plants. Learn the secrets of these fascinating dark plants and how to plant them from the first person to run a nursery specializing in them. Black plants have real style for daring personalities. The book includes 2750 plant profiles including how to grow, over 425 color photos, 15 design ideas, companion plants and suppliers around the world. The result of 15 years research from the world’s only black plant expert.

Magic and passion in the garden are created with delectable and dramatic foliage; stunning and sensational flowers. Vibrant dark plants create mystery and add sex-appeal. Dusky tones bring welcome innovative color.

Use It Everywhere

Black Magic & Purple Passion was written for every gardener. It includes plants suitable for growing around the world, including USDA zones with descriptive profiles of 2,750 black plants.

Karen Platt is a gardening author and publisher. She began her horticultural career with research on black plants in the early 1990s. In 1996, she founded her publishing company and released The Seed Search, selling over 10,000 copies. Her successful color series of books on gardening is recognized worldwide.

ISBN: 0-9545764-2-X
Book: Paperback, 240 pages
Dimensions: 8.5 x 10 inches
Publisher: Black Tulip Publishing
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