Black Knight Butterfly Bush Live Plant | Buddleia G3

The Black Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’) is a deciduous flowering shrub admired for its dramatic, deep purple-blue blossoms that appear almost black under certain lighting conditions. Its elongated flower clusters provide striking color in ornamental landscapes and garden borders.

Blooming from early summer until the first frost under favorable conditions, this butterfly bush produces nectar-rich flowers that attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. Its arching branches and colorful blooms make it an attractive choice for sunny garden spaces.

This G3 live plant is suitable for ornamental shrub borders, pollinator gardens, and large containers. Black Knight performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. Once established, it has moderate to low watering requirements.

Plant Size / Grade: G3 (seller-provided grade; exact pot size and shipping height not specified).

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

• Variety: Black Knight Butterfly Bush

• Scientific Name: Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’

• Plant Grade: G3

• Plant Form: Live ornamental shrub

• Flower Color: Deep purple-blue, nearly black

• Flower Shape: Long, elongated flower clusters

• Bloom Season: Early summer through first frost

• Sunlight: Full sun

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Water Requirements: Moderate; relatively drought tolerant once established

• Soil Preference: Well-drained soil

• Growth Habit: Upright, arching, bushy

• Garden Uses: Ornamental borders, pollinator gardens, large containers

• Pollinator Appeal: Attracts butterflies and bees

Live Black Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’), natural plant roots, stems, foliage, and growing medium where applicable.