Step into the mysterious side of your sun garden with 'Back in Black', a fall-blooming perennial that brings bold drama and beauty to your landscape. This striking plant features deep black leaves that offer an edgy, eye-catching contrast all summer long. As the season progresses, red buds emerge and slowly open to reveal creamy white flowers, adding a stunning contrast against the dark foliage.

Perfect for hot, dry conditions, 'Back in Black' is heat-tolerant and makes a statement with its unique, sultry color. Plus, it attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, all while being resistant to pesky rabbits. Add a touch of mystery and elegance to your garden with this striking perennial—perfect for those who dare to go dark!

• 20-24 inches tall and 26-30 inches wide at maturity
• Hardy in zones 3-9, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
• Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
• Space plants 26-30 inches apart for best results
• Produces flowers with creamy-pink petals and red centers from late summer through fall
• Maintains black foliage spring to frost
• Great for borders, containers, cut flower, dried flower, landscapes, mass plantings
• Attracts bees, butterflies and resists rabbits
• Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, fall interest, winter interest

Care: Performs best in full sun and poor to average, well-drained soil. Does not require supplemental water. Do not fertilize.

Shipping Info:

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• Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
  • Quart perennials are 5-8" tall at shipment 
  • 0.65 Gallon perennials are 6-12" tall at shipment 
  • 1 Gallon perennials are 6-24" tall at shipment

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