Buddleia 'Black Knight' ~ Black Knight Butterfly Bush

Black Knight Butterfly Bush is a well branching shrub with a spreading, arching habit that can reach 6-8’ tall if not cut back in late winter.  Black Knight Butterfly Bush has willowy grey-green leaves and large fragrant spike-like clusters of deep, nearly black, purple flowers that bloom in summer attracting butterflies.  Removing spent flowers can encourage continued blooms until frost.  Best performance in sunny well-drained areas.  Type:  Shrub Origins: China Height:  6’ - 8’  Spread:  3’ - 5’ Spacing:  4’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  Purple Season of Interest:  Summer, Fall MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance plant. Intolerant of wet soils.  Watch for spider mites and nematodes. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Rock Gardens, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Russian Sage, Daylily, Coneflower IMAGES:  Ptelea, Buddleja davidii