Butterfly Bush 'Black Knight' (Buddleia davidii) $14.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Type: Deciduous Shrub • USDA Zones: 5-9 • Height: 6-8 feet • Spread: 4-6 feet
🌺 Flower Details: • Season: Summer to Fall (June-September) • Color: Deep purple-black • Size: 8-12 inch panicles • Fragrance: Sweet honey scent
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate, drought tolerant once established • Soil: Well-draining • Spacing: 5-6 feet apart
🦋 Wildlife Benefits: • Butterflies: Major attractor • Hummingbirds: Regular visitor • Bees: Excellent nectar source • Moths: Evening nectar source
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Hard prune to 12-18 inches • Summer: Deadhead for continued bloom • Fall: Light trim if needed • Winter: Mulch base in cold zones
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Darkest purple variety • Long bloom period • Fast growing • Heat tolerant • Butterfly magnet
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems for better establishment.
🌿 Planting Tips: • Plant in spring or fall • Good air circulation needed • Excellent focal point • Allow space to grow