Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight'
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Shrubs'Black Knight' is a butterfly bush cultivar which features almost black flowers. It is a deciduous shrub with an arching, spreading habit which typically grows 6-8' tall if not cut back in late winter and 4-5' tall if cut back. Features spike-like 4-10" long terminal clusters of very dark purple flowers which bloom from June to September and sometimes to first frost. Flowers are fragrant.
- Deciduous
- Attracts pollinators
- Tolerates rabbit, clay soil
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
- Common Name: Black Knight Butterfly Bush
- Flower Color: Very dark purple
- Height: 6 - 8 feet
- Width: 3 - 5 feet
- Season of Bloom: Summer
- Light Preference: Full Sun
- Hardiness Zone: 5 - 9
