Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper Miscellaneous or a backdrop shrub that

or a backdrop shrub that makes perennials pop

The plants' leaves turn a deep green in summer

and other part-shade companions

a second light summer touch-up is fine

Good airflow and sun help those blooms translate into healthy fruiting

Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper Miscellaneous or a backdrop shrub thatTrue Black Foliage for Bold Seasonal Containers Black Pearl Ornamental Pepper is a striking annual grown for its glossy black foliage and shiny, pearl like black fruit. Young plants may start with greener foliage, but with strong sun, heat, and maturity, the leaves deepen to a rich black purple tone that makes this plant stand out in containers, annual beds, borders, and fall displays. This is one of the best ornamental peppers for dramatic contrast.