Buddleia davidii x 'Black Knight'
Buddle-ia: after Adam Buddle, English botanist. Butterfly bush is fragrant, colorful, and attracts butterflies. Perfect for planting outside a window for a delightful show of butterflies & hummingbirds.
Black Knight: The darkest of all davidii cultivars; in evening hours its dark purple becomes inky black. Open habit.
*Deer Resistant*
Photos Courtesy of Our Growing Friends at Casey Nursery in Goldsboro, NC & Flowerwood Wholesale Nursery in Loxley, AL
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Flowering Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
6' - 8' |
| Spread |
4' - 6' |
| Shape |
Upright & Arching |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds leaves during colder months |
| Flowering Season |
Summer |
| Flower Color |
Deep, Dark Purple |
Pollinator Friendly
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Yes
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Sun to partial shade
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| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage
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| Cold Hardiness Zone |
5 to 9 |
