Chocolate Flowers – Ideal for creating an air of mystery in your garden with their dark color, these chocolaty wonders not only provide a stunning visual contrast against traditional greens and bright colors but also entice with their often sweet, chocolate-like aroma!
Botanical Name: Cosmos atrosanguineus
USDA Zones: 9-11
With a deep maroon-to-chocolate color that smells like sweet cocoa, these chocolate flowers and a touch of luxury to gardens and bouquets.
Botanical Name: Akebia quinata
USDA Zones: 4-9
It grows clusters of small, dark chocolate flowers, which stand out against its green leaves. True to its name, this vine also gives off a subtle chocolate fragrance.
Botanical Name: Fritillaria biflora
USDA Zones: 6-9
The Chocolate Lily is a one-of-a-kind flower with soft, dark brown blooms that face downwards like a bell.
Botanical Name: Epidendrum nocturnum
USDA Zones: 9-11
The Chocolate Orchid emits a sweet fragrance that reminds people of sweet chocolate. During the day, its dark and velvety blooms catch everyone’s attention.
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Chocolate’
USDA Zones: 3-10
It has dark, chocolate-brown petals, different from regular sunflowers. Plant them alongsideother sunflower types to create a stunning contrast.
Botanical Name: Dahlia ‘Black Narcissus’
USDA Zones: 8-11
The Dahlia ‘Black Narcissus’ has deep chocolate flowers with a touch of maroon. It’s great for planting in a mixed garden border and looks lovely as a cut flower.
Botanical Name: Rosa ‘Hot Cocoa’
USDA Zones: 5-9
The Hot Cocoa rose may not smell like chocolate, but its burgundy-red petals sure give off a chocolaty vibe!
Botanical Name: Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’
USDA Zones: 8-11
The Dahlia ‘Verrone’s Obsidian’ is a stunning plant with unique star-shaped
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