Lavandula, French Lavender, Spanish Lavender 'Otto Quast'
Lavandula stoechas
| Family: | Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah) (Info) |
| Species: | stoechas (STOW-kass) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | Otto Quast |
| Additional cultivar information: | (aka Otto Quasti) |
Category:
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Foliage:
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Foliage Color:
Bronze
Blue-Green
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Where to Grow:
Can be grown as an annual
Danger:
Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet
Medium Purple
Bicolor
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size:
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
Seed Collecting:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Castro Valley, California
Citrus Heights, California
Lakeside, California
Merced, California
NORTH FORK, California
Perris, California
Redding, California
Sacramento, California
Stockton, California
Bradley, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Pompano Beach, Florida
Florence, South Carolina
Summerville, South Carolina
Knoxville, Tennessee
Austin, Texas
Beaumont, Texas
Dallas, Texas
Tyler, Texas
South Jordan, Utah
Clinton, Washington
Grand Mound, Washington
Rochester, Washington
Morgantown, West Virginia
show allGardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Jul 4, 2009, CBernard from Perris, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: Spanish Lavender 'Otto Quast" is quite a bit smaller than the Lavandula dentata and a hybrid that I have that is culinary. However, the flowers are so beautiful. Also, it seems to tolerate more water than my other lavenders. I am keeping this plant in my garden as long as I can. |
| Positive | On May 27, 2008, pamsaplantin from Morgantown, WV (Zone 6a) wrote: I believe Otto Quast is hardier than indicated above. I planted it last summer here in zone 6a. It was in a totally exposed area (very windy) & had only about 1" of mulch around the plant. It overwintered just fine & is starting to bloom now. |
| Positive | On Mar 21, 2005, DawnRain from Bartow, FL wrote: I was given this seed by a fellow in England. I did not expect much but the seeds came up and were potted. They survived the flooding and 3 hurricanes of last year and are nice looking plants now. I love to brush the foliage and enjoy the scent. Maybe I can hope for blooms this year. |
| Positive | On Mar 20, 2005, PudgyMudpies from Stockton, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: I grow this in a pot with Lavandula multifida (French Lace Lavender) and while the French Lace rarely survives the winter, the Spanish Lavender stays evergreen. I highly recommend it for its beauty, I find it MUCH more interesting then the French Lace, but I notice that the hummingbirds and carpenter bees are not really interested in it like they are the French Lace. |
| Positive | On Feb 22, 2005, hanna1 from Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) wrote: Considered the most unusual of the Lavenders, Dark purple flowers with long pinkish petals. Earlier blooming than others. Hardy, easy care. Masses of vibraant color with a heady aroma. Thrives in almost any soil, including dense clay. Larger flower than var. pedunculata. I planted mine 1 1/2 year ago, has no bloomed yet, getting bushy, waiting for summer, Annie |
| Neutral | On May 9, 2004, smiln32 from Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) wrote: Origin: Mediterranean - The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption. |
