Buddleia Black Knight #2

Buddleia Black Knight #2
Black Knight Butterfly Bush
Deep purple flower spikes, sweetly fragrant, essential butterfly magnet
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Deep violet to dark purple 6 - 8" flower panicles in summer. Blooms on new wood, prune before growth emerges in the spring. Attracts butterflies. 8 - 10'.
Botanical Name- Buddleia Black Knight
Pronunciation- BUD-lee-uh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Average, well drained
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- Violet purple
Bloom Time- July - September
Companion Plants- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (attracts pollinators, complementary color)
Fauna Attracted- Butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs, painted ladies), bees, hummingbirds (check invasiveness in some areas)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP50A
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune heavily in early spring to encourage new growth; water in dry weather and fertilize sparingly.
Trimming Instructions- Cut back hard in late winter or early spring to promote new growth.
Fertilization Instructions- Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) in spring after pruning; moderate feeding need. Improve clay soil drainage around roots to prevent rot.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Plant-tone
Possible Issues- Spider mites, aphids, root rot
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