Black Knight Butterfly Bush
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| Plant Information | |
| Common Name | Black Knight Butterfly Bush |
| Botanical Name | Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight' |
| Description | |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Mature Height | 6 to 8 ft |
| Mature Width | 4 to 5 ft |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Bloom Color | Dark Purple |
| Bloom Interest | Showy |
| Bloom Period | June to September |
| Seasonal Interest | Summer, Fall |
| Foliage Color | Gray Green |
| Foliage Type | Simple |
| Fall Color | Insignificant |
| Attributes | Clay Soil, Rabbit Resistant |
| Attracts Butterflies | Yes |
| Attracts Birds | No |
| Care | |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 to 9 |
| Zoned for KC Region | Yes |
| Water Preference | Dry,Moist,Well-drained |
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Cost | Moderate |
| Watering Notes | Water weekly if less than 1" of rain falls. Mulch is helpful to keep the moisture even. |
| Fertilize Notes | Apply compost lightly to top the soil each spring. |
| Prune Notes | Cut bushes only to tidy up floppy branches in fall after bloom. Then prune hard in spring to produce new flowering growth. Remove any winter kill. |