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Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Near black blooms attract pollinators

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$24.99
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  • flowering dateMid summer to fall
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height6 - 8 feet
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI OR PR WA
  • ship asDORMANT 4" POT
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • Regal, dark purple flower spikes
  • Intensely fragrant butterfly attractor
  • Foolproof to grow, deer will avoid
Deliciously fragrant blooms of deep, velvety purple open on wands from midsummer to fall, attracting flocks of butterflies. This plant is easy and foolproof to grow, despite heat, drought or poor soil. Deer tend to avoid. Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Product Details

  • botanical nameBuddleia davidii 'Black Knight'
  • flowering dateMid summer to fall
  • flower colorPurple
  • flower formLilac-like, spikes up to 10" long at branch tips only.
  • foliage typeDark green, lance shaped pointed up to 10" long.
  • formShrub
  • growth rateFast
  • hardiness zone5-9
  • height6 - 8 feet
  • planting instructionsSet plant at same level it is growing at in the container. Firm soil and water thoroughly.
  • pruningCut back all flowering stems close to the base (down to 12-15") in early spring as new growth begins.
  • restricted statesAE AK GU HI OR PR WA
  • shipping seasonSpring
  • ship asDORMANT 4" POT
  • soil requirementLight, chalky, sandy soils, tolerates dry soil.
  • spacing6 - 8 feet
  • spread6 - 8 feet
  • sun exposureFull Sun, Partial Shade
  • winter careNo pruning needed.

Shipping Schedule

When will my order ship?

Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:

2024 Spring Shipping Schedule
Zone Most Dormant Bareroot & Potted Perennials, and Shrubs
3A-3B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
4A-4B 4/29/24 - 5/31/24
5A 4/18/24 - 5/31/24
5B 3/25/24 -5/31/24
6A 3/11/24 - 5/31/24
6B 2/26/24 - 5/31/24
7A 2/22/24 - 5/31/24
7B 2/19/24 - 5/31/24
8A 2/15/24 - 5/10/24
8B 2/12/24 - 5/10/24
9A-10B 2/5/24 - 5/10/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A - 7B: 5/27/24
Zones 8A - 10B: 5/10/24

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