Description
xBorage (Borago officinalis) is a versatile heirloom herb prized for its stunning blue, star-shaped flowers and cucumber-flavored leaves. This fast-growing annual is a magnet for pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent companion plant in vegetable and flower gardens. Its edible flowers and leaves are perfect for garnishing salads, infusing drinks, or enhancing culinary dishes.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, Borage is easy to grow and self-sows for future seasons. With its medicinal properties and ornamental appeal, this herb is ideal for gardeners seeking beauty, functionality, and sustainability in their landscapes.
- Scientific Name: Borago officinalis
- Common Name: Borage
- Plant Type: Annual herb
- Flower Color: Blue, star-shaped
- Foliage Flavor: Cucumber-like taste
- Growth Height: 24-36 inches
- Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
- Sunlight Needs: Full sun
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately rich
- Watering Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
- Special Features: Attracts pollinators, edible flowers and leaves, self-sowing
- Uses: Culinary, ornamental, medicinal, companion planting
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 2-11
- Color: Blue flowers, green foliage
- Features: Edible, attracts pollinators, self-sowing
- Soil Type: Well-drained, loamy
- Watering: Moderate
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Season of Interest: Spring, summer
- Type: Herb Seeds
100 seeds borage (borago officinalis), heirloom herb for pollinator gardens and edible flowers
Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora
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