Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
Black Knight Butterfly Bush
Description
Butterflyl bush is a fast growing deciduous or semi-evergreen shrub ranging from 3 ft. up to 10 ft. with an open, rangy growth habit. It should be cut back nearly to the ground in fall or spring for size control and appearance. It has deep purple flowers. - Cornflower Farms
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
3-6'
Flower Color
Purple, Violet
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Design Styles
English Cottage
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.