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Week 18 – May 04, 2024

Plant Information

Buddleia davidii Black Knight

  • Buddleia davidii Black Knight - Bloom
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Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Buddleia davidii

Common Name: Butterfly Bush

Hardiness Zone: 6a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -10°F (-23.3°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit: Spreading, Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Attracts Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flowers, Heat Tolerant

Water: Medium

Fertilize: None or when needed only

Spacing: 48 - 72" (122 - 183cm)

Height: 84" (213cm)

Width: 40 - 60" (102 - 152cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Wonderfully fragrant flowers on arching stems attract a profusion of butterflies to the garden.
Stunning in the perennial or mixed shrub planting, or in large groupings.

Grower Information:

Deep blue-black flowers and silvery foliage.

'Black Knight'