A distinctive foliage plant with deep, chocolate-burgundy, almost black leaves. Blooms in warmer months with a short spike of white flowers. Useful for contrast in containers or in a mixed border. Plant in full sun to part shade in fertile, well drained soil. In the tropics expect it to grow to 4 feet. Use as an annual or indoor plant in colder climates. Cannot take any frost. Native to the Soloman Islands.

Picture of Eranthenum nigrum