Butterfly Bush Black Knight

Black Knight Butterfly Bush…………Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'

Spectacular summer color from lightly fragrant, dark violet-purple flower spikes. A fast growing shrub that works well as a foundation shrub, an accent plant or as a background in borders. Slightly hardier than other varieties, but may die to ground in cold winter areas, emerging vigorously in spring. Deciduous.

LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun

WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.

SIZE: Quickly reaches 6 to 8 ft. tall, 4 to 6 ft. wide.

Bloom Time: Midsummer through fall

Deciduous/Evergreen: Deciduous

Special Features: Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing

Problems/Solutions: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Growth Rate: Fast

Growth Habit: Vase-Shaped

Flower Attributes: Flowers for Cutting, Fragrant, Showy Flowers