| Common Name | Borage |
|---|---|
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Latin Name | Borago officinalis |
| Top Category | Annual |
| Bloom Season | Late Spring, Summer |
| Color | Blue |
| Flavor Profile | Fresh, Mild |
| Growing Conditions | Container, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant |
| Growth Habit | Base Branching, Bush, Multi-Branching, Upright |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Attracts Bees, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow and Maintain, Edible, Extended Bloom Time |
| Plant Height | 24" - 36" |
| Plant Resistance | Deer |
| Plant Spread | 12' |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary, Medicinal, Tea |
| Germination Days | 10-15 days |
| Germination Lighting | No |
| Germination Info | Cover Seeds |
| Row Spacing | 24" |
| Seed Form | Raw |
Borage
Attractive and nutritious herb. Star shaped, vivid blue, edible flowers and cucumber-flavored leaves. Readily reseeds; tough and drought resistant. Attracts bees.
| Days to Maturity | 50 - 70 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Plant Spacing | 12" - 18" |
| Planting Depth | 1/4” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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