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Products > Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'
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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Lamiaceae (Labiatae) (Mints) |
| Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Purple |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
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Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' (Spanish Lavender) - This selection forms a dense 1 to 2 foot tall by 2 to 3 foot wide shrub. It has gray-green 1 inch long lanceolate leaves and short unbranched inflorescences bearing tight flower spikes of small purple flowers crowned by several 1 inch or larger purple petal-like bracts-(the bloom reminds some of a small purple pineapple). It blooms most of the year with strongest flowering from April to August. Plant in full sun in a well-drained soil. This plant is relatively drought tolerant and only requires occasional irrigation; hardy to 5 degrees F. The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption. Found in the early 1980s by Otto Quast of Point Reyes California and first introduced by Homestead Nursery in Santa Rosa California California.
This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' .
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