Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'
Quasti 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
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Grey Green, Light Green
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
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.