Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) bears showy, dark magenta, fragrant and repeat-blooming flowers during mid summer to mid-fall. This deciduous shrub is arching in form and has faded green and greyish green foliage that is matte and medium textured. The bark is exfoliating in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses
Accent, border, container, cut flowers, foundation, mass planting, specimen and screening.
Special Characteristics
This deciduous shrub attracts hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden. Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' tolerates drought, compacted soil, pollution and salt, and is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions
With its fast growth rate, Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Be advised that Buddleja davidii 'Black Knight' (orange-eye butterfly bush) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.
