Black Knight Butterfly Bush is an easy to grow, drought tolerant shrub. It produces fragrant, dark purple, nearly black flower spikes that lure butterflies to the garden from midsummer to frost. The flower spikes grow up to 10 inch long and look dramatic against the dark green foliage. Growing 6 to 12 feet tall, Black Knight can be planted as a focal point in a sunny or partially shaded garden or planted in groups to form a privacy screen or hedge. While it attracts butterflies, deer tend to avoid it. Because flowers are produced on new wood, it's best to prune the bush almost to the ground in early spring before new growth begins.
Each offer includes one plant grown in a 2.50 quart pot
Space plants approximately 6 to 8 feet apart for best results
Prefers light, chalky, sandy soil
Blooms from mid summer to frost
Reaches standard mature height of 6 to 8 feet tall