Black Knight Butterfly Bush – Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ 6-Inch Pot
About This Plant
Black Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’) is a deciduous flowering shrub prized for exceptionally deep purple flower spikes, fast growth, and strong attractiveness to butterflies and other pollinators. This is a young live plant arriving in a 6-inch pot and will develop into a larger flowering shrub with proper care. Mature plants display long purple flower clusters that stand out in sunny landscapes.
What You Will Receive
1 live Black Knight Butterfly Bush, Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’, growing in a 6-inch pot. This is a young established flowering shrub; it may not be in bloom at receipt. Plant size and health should resemble the listing photos.
Growing Information
- Common Name: Black Knight Butterfly Bush
- Botanical Name: Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’
- Plant Type: Deciduous flowering shrub
- Sun Requirements: Full sun
- Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
- Watering: Water regularly while establishing; allow soil to dry somewhat between waterings once established
- Mature Height: Approximately 6–10 feet
- Mature Spread: Approximately 4–6 feet
- Growth Rate: Fast
- USDA Zones: 5–9
- Container Friendly: Yes, while young; mature plants are best grown in the landscape
Care Tips
Prune Butterfly Bush in late winter or early spring before new growth begins to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowers throughout the season.
Live Plant Notice
Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.
Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.
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