4605 Olive Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63108

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Buddleia davidii 'Black Knight'

Butterfly Bush

Dark blue-black flower spikes. Long green leaves.

Growing & Maintenance Tips
Prefers well-drained, moist, loamy soils, in full sun. This is a great border plant. Also a great specimen plant.

Interesting Information
This a heavy producer, cut back hard in early spring for increased stem and flower production. Rated "The Best" by Arnold Arboretum.

Plant Type Perennial		Bloom Color Deep Blue		Foliage Color Matte Green
Height 4-5 Feet		Spread 3-4 Feet
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8		Patented No

Buddleia davidii (Butterfly Bush 'White Ball')	Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed )
Miscanthus sinensis (Maiden Grass 'Gracillimus')

Characteristics & Attributes

Bloom Color • Blue	Landscape Interest • Butterfly	Exposure • Sun	Soil Moisture Preference • Medium
Season of Interest (Flowering) • June • July • August • September	Attributes • Cut Flower • Fragrance