Lavandula stoechas ‘Otto Quast’ | Otto Quast Spanish Lavender
DESCRIPTION
Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast', or Otto Quast Spanish Lavender, is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant, aromatic flowers and attractive silvery-gray to green foliage. This cultivar features stunning deep purple blooms on upright spikes, topped with prominent pinkish-purple bracts that resemble rabbit ears, creating a striking visual display from late spring to early summer, with potential sporadic reblooming. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while the narrow, lance-shaped leaves provide year-round color and a pleasant fragrance. Ideal for borders, low hedges, rock gardens, and containers, 'Otto Quast' also pairs well with other Mediterranean plants, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
DESCRIPTION
Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast', or Otto Quast Spanish Lavender, is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant, aromatic flowers and attractive silvery-gray to green foliage. This cultivar features stunning deep purple blooms on upright spikes, topped with prominent pinkish-purple bracts that resemble rabbit ears, creating a striking visual display from late spring to early summer, with potential sporadic reblooming. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while the narrow, lance-shaped leaves provide year-round color and a pleasant fragrance. Ideal for borders, low hedges, rock gardens, and containers, 'Otto Quast' also pairs well with other Mediterranean plants, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
DESCRIPTION
Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast', or Otto Quast Spanish Lavender, is a beautiful evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant, aromatic flowers and attractive silvery-gray to green foliage. This cultivar features stunning deep purple blooms on upright spikes, topped with prominent pinkish-purple bracts that resemble rabbit ears, creating a striking visual display from late spring to early summer, with potential sporadic reblooming. The flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, while the narrow, lance-shaped leaves provide year-round color and a pleasant fragrance. Ideal for borders, low hedges, rock gardens, and containers, 'Otto Quast' also pairs well with other Mediterranean plants, making it a delightful addition to any garden.
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Family: Lamiaceae
Height: 18-24 inches
Width: 18-24 inches
Foliage Color: Silvery-gray to green
Flower Color: Deep purple with prominent pinkish-purple bracts
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer, with possible reblooming
Light Requirements: Full sun
Water Requirements: Low to moderate, prefers well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low
Growing Zones: USDA zones 6-9
Wildlife Attractors: Bees, butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.