Buddleia 'Black Knight' - Butterfly Bush

Spectacular summer color from lightly fragrant, dark violet-purple flower spikes. A fast growing shrub that works well as a foundation shrub, an accent plant or as a background in borders. Slightly hardier than other varieties, but may die to ground in cold winter areas, emerging vigorously in spring. Deciduous. Type: Deciduous shrub Zone: 5 to 9 Height: 6-8 feet Spread: 3-5 feet Bloom Time: June to September Bloom Description: Very dark purple Sun: Full sun Water: Medium Flower: Showy, Fragrant, Good Cut Attracts: Butterflies Tolerate: Rabbit, Clay Soil