Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'
Butterfly Bush
Photo courtesy of Walters Garden, Inc.
- Very dark violet to dark purple flowers appear over a long period from late summer into fall
- Long, gray-green leaves and tall, upright stems form a large shrub
- A vigorous grower and a very hardy selection
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fragrant
Great Foliage
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Buddleias should be planted in a full sun location with fertile, moist, well-drained soil. In northern winters, most of the wood will die. Cut deadwood in the spring. Very late to break dormancy in the spring.
Height: 5-7 ft
Spacing: 36 in
Price Level 1: $10.99 ea.~#1
Bloom Color: Purple, Violet
Zone: 5-9
Price Level 2: 4 for $40~#1
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Great Foliage
- Border or Bed
- Fragrant
- Container
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
- Specimen
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained