Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ (Butterfly Bush)
Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ (Butterfly Bush)
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Buddleja davidii ‘Black Knight’ is one of the darkest and most dramatic butterfly bushes ever introduced, renowned for its deep, velvety purple flower spikes with contrasting golden-yellow eyes. The long, tapering flower panicles create a bold display from summer through early autumn and are irresistibly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
This fast-growing, free-branching deciduous shrub is easy to grow and highly adaptable. Once established, it is drought tolerant and thrives with minimal care, making it an excellent choice for wildlife gardens, mixed borders, or sunny feature plantings. With its long flowering season and strong fragrance, ‘Black Knight’ delivers both beauty and ecological value.

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Mature height
1.5–2.5 metres (5–8 ft)
Mature width
Approximately 1.5 metres (5 ft)
Spacing
1.5–2 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Intense deep purple with yellow eye
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer to early autumn
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low; prune hard in late winter or early spring to encourage strong flowering
Root System
Fibrous, spreading