Butterfly Bush Black Knight (Buddleia davidii) 6 inch organic cutting

This variety of butterfly bush (Buddleia davidii) is native to Asia and naturalized anywhere and everywhere you want to be in good stead with the local wildlife. The hardiness zone of the Buddleia davidii is 5 to 9. Hummingbirds, butterflies, honeybees, and bumblebees absolutely love this plant; its sweet nectar literally drips like mana from heaven to become one with the awaiting tastebuds of these sublime winged creatures of the fay. Southeast facing is just fine for this plant of the sun, and it should receive at least six hours of direct sun a day. The plant can grow up to 10 feet tall and 10 feet wide, depending upon how you prune it. The plant will die back in Winter and is considered a deciduous shrub. Then, it will be in bloom by Summer and its blooms last to Fall. It is a fast-growing shrub and can reach its full height and width in several years. Although it is fast growing, the shrub is not invasive and will co-exist in good balance with other plants in the cottage garden. Depending upon the climate, the plant can thrive in dappled shade during the hottest hours of the day. The plant likes a lot of rain and needs to be watered during the dry seasons if you keep it in a pot on the patio. Once the plant becomes directly sown into the garden and matures, it should tap into a nearby tree and as such will not need to be watered as often. At Portland Plant Paradise, we offer all shop customers a free consult, and it is our pleasure to discuss where best to plant the butterfly bush such that you can each day enjoy its luscious scents and the visually spectacular views of all the hummingbirds and butterflies. Free shipping. Please know that we do not mail out to PO Boxes without explicit customer permission in writing.