Black hibiscus, also known as ‘Black Dragon’, is a type of tropical hibiscus that is native to Asia. It is often grown as an ornamental plant due to its striking appearance and long blooming season. In addition to its beauty, black hibiscus has also been used for a variety of practical purposes throughout history.

Sadly, a purely black hibiscus plant doesn’t exist. However, there are some species of the hibiscus plant that present black pigmentation on the leaves or flowers. Black pigmentation occurs for many reasons, some of which we will cover later on. The most popular hibiscus plant that presents this trait is the Blackdragon.