Borago officinalis

Also Known As

Borage

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 24"-36"
W: 24"

planting zones

1-11

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Borago officinalis plant details

Borago officinalis is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Borago officinalis

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: big leaves, culinary, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing, showy, spiky

GROWING CONDITIONS for Borago officinalis

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: snail / slug, heat

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

These sky blue starry flowers with a subtle cucumber flavor dress up summer salads punches and tea. Historic use to gladden the heart." This product is not compliant with the United-States-Canada Organic Equivalence Arrangement (USCOEA) and is not certified organic in Canada.

By: Select Seeds

Spreading annual herb with bright blue flowers for 2-3 months in summer. Use the flowers for garnishes for summer drinks and desserts. Use small leaves for cucumber flavor in salads.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

OK, so it’s a weed - but a beautiful weed, don’t you think? It volunteered in my garden & I rediscovered what a nice plant it is. Half inch, very blue, star-shaped flowers are produced in clusters almost continuously. Leaves are sometimes used as a coolant in drinks & the flowers are edible & can be used to garnish wine. Since ancient times Borage has been regarded as having a wonderful effect on mind & body. Full sun, 2’ - 3’ tall. Any soil. Reseeds.