Black Night Butterfly Bush

Buddleia davidii (Black Night Butterfly Bush)

Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Very dark, almost blackish-purple, spikes of bloom from early July until hard frost. Vigorous growth with upright arching canes. Very free flowering, makes it a real butterfly collector. Good contrast plant among evergreens, shrubs and perennials. Trouble free and durable.


Height

6-7 Feet

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Spread

4-5 Feet
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Interesting Notes

Great for attracting butterflies and humming birds. Strong fragrance.


USDA Hardiness Zone 5-9

Characteristics & Attributes

Light Requirements
Sun
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Fragrance
Strong
Soil Needs
Dry
Good Drainage
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Rate
Fast
Features
Drought Tolerant
Fragrant
Repeat Bloomer
Bloom Type
Single
Cluster
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Uses
Foundation Planting
Mass Planting
Mixed Planting
Border or Bed
Cut Flower
Foliage Color
Green