Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'
Otto Quast Spanish Lavender
Description
This round shrub will grow to about 3' high and has small, gray green leaves with purple flowers that bloom in summer. It is more prostrate than its parent Lavandula stoechas. The flowers resemble a purple pineapple! 'Otto Quast' is drought tolerant once it is established and cold tolerant to 5 degrees F.
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial, Herb
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Purple
Flower Season
Summer, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Grey
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.