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Black Knight Butterfly Bush
Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight'
Plant Description
Spectacular summer color from dark, violet-purple flower spikes. Terrific fragrance attracts butterflies. Good background or accent plant. May be slightly hardier than other varieties
Care Instructions
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Feed with a general-purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Cut back hard in early spring, flowers in summer on new growth
Plant Type: Deciduous Shrub
Height: 6-8?
Flower Color: Purple blooms
Foliage: Gray-tinged
Location: Full Sun
Spread: 4-6?
Bloom Period: Midsummer through fall
Shape: Arching
Growth Rate: Fast