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Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast'

Family Labiatae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 70 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 30 - 90 cm (1 - 3 ft)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' (French lavender) bears showy, faded fuchsia, fragrant and repeat-blooming blooms during late spring to late summer. This herbaceous perennial is mound shaped in form and has dark aquamarine and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte, fine textured, evergreen and fragrant. The stems are fragrant. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning herbaceous perennial which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, bedding plant, border, container, culinary, cut flowers, dried flowers, edging, mass planting, specimen and vegetable garden.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Lavandula stoechas 'Otto Quast' tolerates drought, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.