5 Native Black Flowers for Home Gardens in the US

Fritillaria camschatcensis is also known as Kamchatka fritillary, wild rice, and northern rice root. It is a lowland to subalpine perennial forb that grows on wet tide flats, meadows, open woods, rocky beaches, and stream banks. It is more widespread by the seaside and less common inland.

The plant's bulbs were eaten by coastal Native Americans, although it has a bitter taste. To eliminate the bitter taste, the bulbs were broken up and immersed in one or more changes of water. They were frequently cooked and eaten with oil or fat, as well as added to soups and stews. The bulbs might also be dried and stored in oil for winter usage. Bulbs were dried and ground into flour as well, according to the US Forest Service.

Flower: Iris 'Black Gamecock'

Origin: Louisiana to Maine

This Louisiana iris is a real water-loving plant that can thrive in as little as 4 inches of water. 'Black Gamecock' produces 4" to 6" flowers with deep purple petals and a bright gold stripe. It's an award-winning cultivar that's also quite simple to grow. Plants develop quickly under appropriate growth circumstances. Despite its name, Louisiana iris may be found as far north as Maine, according to HGTV.