Black Knight Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
SKU
1378
Summer color from dark, violet-purple flower spikes. Showy flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Good background or accent plant. May be slightly hardier than other varieties. Deciduous. Full to partial sun. Fast grower to 6 to 8 feet tall, 4 to 6 feet wide. Cutting grown.
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5 - 9 Change
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | BUD-lee-uh da-VID-ee-eye |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Midsummer through Fall |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Purple |
| Foliage Color | Gray-green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Mediterranean, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Arching |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Specimen, Cutting Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Key Feature | Showy Summer Flowers |
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Clip spent flowers to promote continued bloom. May die to the ground in colder zones, regrowing from the roots in spring. Elsewhere, prune in late fall or early spring. Feed in spring.
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