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    • Photo of Borago pygmaea flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Borago pygmaea

    Also Known As

    • Anchusa laxiflora
    • Borago laxiflora
    • Slender Borage

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 6"-24"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

    Borago pygmaea plant details

    Borago pygmaea is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular - low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Borago pygmaea

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: boraginaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Borago pygmaea

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dainty light blue star flowers are displayed most of Summer on this little prostrate Borago from Corsica. Very pretty, it prefers shade & will re-seed when happy

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Borago pygmaea plant

    How to Grow Borago pygmaea

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - low

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Borago officinalis 'Alba'

    aka Starflower, White Borage

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Borago officinalis 'Alba' flower by Victor M. Vicente Selvas
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