Depending on what part of the country you are in, here are some good choices for annuals, biennials and tender perennials that are black or near black.
Alcea rosea ´Nigra,´ Centaurea ´Black Ball,´ Dianthius - several black varieties, Kennedia Nigricans (Black Coral Pea), Lardizabalata Biternata (Zabala Fruit), Akebia quinata, Nemophila ingignis ´Penny Balck.´ Papaver somniferum ´Guinness, ´Scabiosa atropurpurea ´Ace Of Spades,´ and Tacca Chantrieri (Bat Plant).
These all vary in the shade of black that they sport but are all good choices.

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