Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'

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Lavender, Spanish 'Otto Quast'

 
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Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor        Photographer: GardenSoft

 

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.

 

This plant is on the City of Ashland’s Prohibited Plant List and should only be planted if it is at least 5 feet away from any structure. Prohibited Flammable Plants List Use caution when planting and follow tree and shrub spacing guidelines as outlined in the General Fuel Modification Area Standards found in Ashland’s Municipal Code, Chapter 18.3.10.100 https://ashland.municipal.codes/LandUse/18.3.10.100 Questions? Contact Firewise staff at 541-482-2770.

 

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.