Butterfly Bush Black Knight
(Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight')
- Type: Deciduous
- Light: Sun to partial shade
- Height: 5-10'
- Spread: 5-10'
- Flower: Dark Purple
- Bloom: Summer
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'Black Knight' is a butterfly bush cultivar which features almost black flowers. It is a deciduous shrub with an arching, spreading habit which typically grows 6-10' tall if not cut back in late winter and 4-5' tall if cut back. Features spike-like 4-10" long terminal clusters of very dark purple flowers which bloom from June to first frost. Flowers are fragrant. Butterfly magnet.