Borage
Borage (Borago officinalis) is a delightful addition to any garden, known for its striking star-shaped blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer. With its vibrant green, fuzzy leaves, this hardy annual herb not only adds a pop of color but also brings a unique texture to your outdoor space. Borage thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a perfect choice for sunny spots in your garden.
Blooming over most of the summer, borage is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies that bring life and energy to your landscape. Its leaves and flowers are edible, adding a refreshing cucumber-like flavor to salads and drinks, making it a wonderful choice for culinary enthusiasts. Borage is also known for its ability to improve soil health, as it accumulates nutrients and can be used as a green manure.
Although borage is an annual herb, it self-seeds readily, ensuring that you’ll have new plants popping up year after year, creating a vibrant display with minimal effort. Ideal for herb gardens, borders, or as a companion plant, borage is best planted in groups to create a stunning show of color and texture. With its cheerful blooms and versatile nature, this charming herb is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden while enjoying the benefits of a beautiful and productive plant.
Borage (Borago officinalis) is a delightful addition to any garden, known for its striking star-shaped blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer. With its vibrant green, fuzzy leaves, this hardy annual herb not only adds a pop of color but also brings a unique texture to your outdoor space. Borage thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a perfect choice for sunny spots in your garden.
Blooming over most of the summer, borage is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies that bring life and energy to your landscape. Its leaves and flowers are edible, adding a refreshing cucumber-like flavor to salads and drinks, making it a wonderful choice for culinary enthusiasts. Borage is also known for its ability to improve soil health, as it accumulates nutrients and can be used as a green manure.
Although borage is an annual herb, it self-seeds readily, ensuring that you’ll have new plants popping up year after year, creating a vibrant display with minimal effort. Ideal for herb gardens, borders, or as a companion plant, borage is best planted in groups to create a stunning show of color and texture. With its cheerful blooms and versatile nature, this charming herb is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden while enjoying the benefits of a beautiful and productive plant.
Borage (Borago officinalis) is a delightful addition to any garden, known for its striking star-shaped blue flowers that bloom throughout the summer. With its vibrant green, fuzzy leaves, this hardy annual herb not only adds a pop of color but also brings a unique texture to your outdoor space. Borage thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it a perfect choice for sunny spots in your garden.
Blooming over most of the summer, borage is a magnet for pollinators, attracting bees and butterflies that bring life and energy to your landscape. Its leaves and flowers are edible, adding a refreshing cucumber-like flavor to salads and drinks, making it a wonderful choice for culinary enthusiasts. Borage is also known for its ability to improve soil health, as it accumulates nutrients and can be used as a green manure.
Although borage is an annual herb, it self-seeds readily, ensuring that you’ll have new plants popping up year after year, creating a vibrant display with minimal effort. Ideal for herb gardens, borders, or as a companion plant, borage is best planted in groups to create a stunning show of color and texture. With its cheerful blooms and versatile nature, this charming herb is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to enhance their garden while enjoying the benefits of a beautiful and productive plant.
Growing Conditions
Soil Moisture Low to moderate well drained
Sun Exposure Full to partial sun
Blooms Summer
Height 1’- 3'
Spread 1’ -3’
Hardiness Zones 3 - 10