{"product_id":"buddleia-black-knight","title":"Buddleia 'Black Knight'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuddleia 'Black Knight'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a richly hued butterfly bush known for its deep violet to near black flower spikes. It blooms on arching branches and is especially favored by butterflies and hummingbirds for its strong fragrance and abundant nectar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 - 8 ft x 4 - 6 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midsummer to early fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained, sandy or loamy soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; tolerates dry conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivar is derived from Buddleia davidii, native to Asia. It is not native to North America but is widely used in butterfly gardens and pollinator landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Monarchs, Red Admirals, and Black Swallowtails with its intensely fragrant, nectar rich flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws in honeybees, bumblebees, and solitary bees during its peak summer bloom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 4 - 6 ft apart to allow for full mature spread and pollinator access.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse in butterfly gardens, foundation plantings, or back borders where its dark flower color offers striking contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaillardia x grandiflora (Blanket Flower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds orange and red vibrance to pollinator beds alongside Buddleia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoreopsis verticillata 'Moonbeam'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Offers soft yellow flower clouds for long lasting color contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiatris spicata (Blazing Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides vertical spikes that echo the form of Buddleia flowers.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgastache 'Blue Fortune'\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright blue blooms that complement the dark tones of 'Black Knight.'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerbena bonariensis\u003c\/strong\u003e - Creates a light floating effect with long stemmed purple blooms above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":45947816607905,"sku":"BUDDLEIA BLACK KNIGHT","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/Budblackni.jpg?v=1585744919","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/buddleia-black-knight","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}