Borago officinalis 'Alba'

Also Known As

Starflower
White Borage

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

Borago officinalis 'Alba' plant details

Borago officinalis 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Borago officinalis 'Alba'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: boraginaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Borago officinalis 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An annual that will reseed itself, this is a tough and vigorous herb with gray-green, fuzzy leaves and striking star-shaped white flowers though the summer. To 2-3' tall and wide, plants fit easily into the flower or herb garden. Bees love 'em. Best in full to part sun with average summer water.