Lavandula, French Lavender, Spanish Lavender 'Otto Quast'

Lavandulastoechas

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lavandula (lav-AN-dew-lah)
Species
stoechas (STOW-kass)
Synonym
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
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
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

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Gardener's Notes:

5
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Perris, CA (Zone 9a) | July 2009 | positive

Spanish Lavender 'Otto Quast" is quite a bit smaller than the Lavandula dentata and a hybrid that I have that is culinary. However, the...Read More

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Morgantown, WV (Zone 6a) | May 2008 | positive

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 ...Read More

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Bartow, FL | March 2005 | positive

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 a...Read More

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Stockton, CA (Zone 9a) | March 2005 | positive

I grow this in a pot with Lavandula multifida (French Lace Lavender) and while the French Lace rarely survives the winter, the Spanish La...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | positive

Considered the most unusual of the Lavenders, Dark purple flowers with long pinkish petals. Earlier blooming than others. Hardy, easy car...Read More

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Oklahoma City, OK (Zone 7a) | May 2004 | neutral

Origin: Mediterranean - The flowers of this lavender are not recommended for human consumption.

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