{"product_id":"black-knight-butterfly-bush","title":"Black Knight Butterfly Bush - Buddleja davidii","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBlack Knight Butterfly Bush (Buddleja davidii)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Knight Butterfly Bush is a vigorous deciduous shrub prized for its deep purple flower spikes that bloom prolifically from midsummer through autumn frost. This hardy plant serves as a natural magnet for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other pollinators while requiring minimal water once established. Buy Black Knight Butterfly Bush online to add months of continuous blooms and wildlife activity to your landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLandscaping Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in clusters or rows to create a stunning focal point that flowers nonstop throughout the warmer months. This shrub works beautifully as a backdrop in mixed borders, a specimen accent, or a hedge-like screen. Its fragrant blooms attract beneficial insects and provide exceptional nectar sources for hummingbirds and numerous butterfly species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 8–10 feet at maturity\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 6–8 feet at maturity\u003cbr\u003eGrowth Rate: Fast\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun preferred (6+ hours); tolerates partial shade with at least 2–4 hours morning sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low water needs once established\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Adaptable to most soil types, including clay and sandy conditions\u003cbr\u003eUSDA Zones: 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Homeowners Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, and pollinators naturally without feeders\u003cbr\u003e• Blooms continuously from mid-July until first frost for extended garden color\u003cbr\u003e• Drought tolerant with minimal maintenance once the plant is established\u003cbr\u003e• Reaches full mature size the first season when planted from a well-developed 3-gallon container\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a sunny location with at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Dig a planting hole twice the width and equal to the depth of the root ball, then position the plant so its soil level matches the surrounding ground. Backfill with a 50\/50 blend of compost and native soil, water thoroughly to eliminate air pockets, and apply mulch around the base. Water weekly until established, keeping soil moist 6–8 inches deep. Once mature, water only during dry spells. Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming, and prune annually in early spring to maintain shape and vigor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida Plant Nursery","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart","offer_id":45814416736442,"sku":"21029","price":32.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/3520\/4026\/files\/black-knight-butterfly-bush.jpg?v=1777510259","url":"https:\/\/floridaplantnursery.com\/products\/black-knight-butterfly-bush","provider":"Florida Plant Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}