Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Butterfly Bush

USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Fragrant, deep purple flowers are sure to attract butterflies.
Considered a shrub farther south, in the Midwest it will die back to the ground in the winter and reemerge in the spring.

Height

48-60 Inches

Spread

36-48 Inches

Color

Blue/Purple

Bloom Time

July-September

Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips

Buddleias benefit from an application of mulch for the winter and need a spring pruning.

Good Companions

Hollyhock (Alcea rosea), Feather Reed Grass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora), White Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea), Garden Phlox (Phlox paniculata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Attracts Wildlife

•	Hummingbirds
•	Butterflies

Attributes & Uses

•	Fragrant
•	Cut Flowers

Critter Resistance

•	Rabbit Resistant
•	Deer Resistant

Exposure

•

Full Sun

Foliage Color

•	Dark Green

Season of Interest (Flowering)

•	Summer
•	Fall

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Summer
•	Winter
•	Fall

Soil Moisture Preference

•	Well-drained
•	Rich