Buddleia Blue Knight #2
Buddleia Blue Knight #2
Blue Knight Butterfly Bush
Rich blue blooms, aromatic, pollinator haven in summer sunshine
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Long, light lavender purple blossoms age to a deep purple blue. Best planted in full sun in very well-drained soil. In colder areas often dies back severely but regrows from the base and blooms on new wood. Fragrant, honey-scented blossoms attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. 3 1/2 - 4'
Botanical Name- Buddleia Blue 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- Lavender purple
Bloom Time- Summer
Companion Plants- Veronica spicata 'Royal Candles' (upright spikes, pollinator draw)
Fauna Attracted- Butterflies (swallowtails, monarchs, painted ladies), bees, hummingbirds (check invasiveness in some areas)
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP51A
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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