Buddleia Black Knight

Buddleia Black Knight offers long, very dark purple flower panicles that draw butterflies. Its upright, arching habit makes it a useful choice for pollinator garden, specimen, back of border. Plant it in full sun. Water needs: average to low; excellent drainage. Typical mature size is 6–8 ft tall by 4–6 ft wide, although growth varies with climate, soil, pruning and care. Available for local pickup from Towns Edge Nursery.

Plant details

• Botanical name: Buddleia
• Light: Full sun
• USDA zones: 5–9
• Mature height: 6–8 ft
• Mature width: 4–6 ft
• Foliage: Deciduous
• Bloom / feature color: Deep purple
• Bloom / interest season: Summer to frost
• Water: Average to low; excellent drainage
• Growth habit: Upright, arching
• Landscape uses: Pollinator garden, specimen, back of border
• Deer tolerance: Generally deer resistant

Plant size and performance vary with climate, soil, pruning and care.