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Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Butterfly Bush

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.

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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Specimen
Foliage Color
• Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Fall
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Rich
• Well-Drained
Bloom Time
• July - September
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

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

Great Companions for Butterfly Bush