Landscape Notes: ‘Black Knight’ Butterfly Bush, Buddleia davidii has a long bloom period and attracts many butterflies to the garden. This is an outstanding late summer specimen for garden borders or perennial plantings, and is especially useful for naturalizing.
Exposure/Culture: ‘Black Knight’ Butterfly Bush, Buddleia davidii prefers full sun, well drained, moist, organic soils, but is adaptable and durable. Prune heavily in early spring, since flowers form on current season’s growth.
Other Notes: ‘Black Knight’ Butterfly Bush, Buddleia davidii will be loaded with dark purple flowers that have a honey scented fragrance, sure to attract butterflies from all directions. It is virtually pest free and easy to care for. Watch your garden come alive with butterflies when using this plant!
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Genus |
Buddleia |
Species |
davidii |
Container Size |
3 Gallon |
Foliage Color |
Dark Green to Gray-Green |
Mature Height |
8 to 12 Feet |
Mature Spread |
10 to 12 Feet |
Soil |
Well Drained |
Zones |
5-9 |
Mature Form |
Open and Rounded With Arching Branches |
Growth Rate |
Rapid |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
Flower Color |
Dark Purple |
Fall Color |
Dark Green to Gray-Green Until Frost |
Bloom Period |
Late Summer to Fall |