If you are leaning towards the orchid family, and she likes chocolate...

http://phylum.stores.yahoo.net/sherarflowor.html

For something a little different, there is the Beaucarnea or "Ponytail Palm". The fronds have razor sharpp edges and grow from a bulb. So, you have to be pretty careful.

http://www.bihrmann.com/caudiciform...bea-rec-sub.asp

Also, a really interesting rose is the "Purple Tiger" floribunda. I have one in my yard and it is gorgeous with a marvelous scent.

http://www.bauerphoto.com/roses/PurpleTiger.html

Note: There is also a quest amongst orchid-lovers for that elusive "black" orchid. This one would be pretty close.

http://www.ladyslipper.com/366j.htm

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