Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

1-3" tall edible annual herb. Both the leaves and stalks have small bristles. Ornamental blue flowers (sometimes purple-pink) bloom in large spikes. There is also a white flowered variety. Flowers can attract bees.

Hardiness

Not frost hardy, can be grown in pretty much any climate as an annual.

Growing Environment

Needs warm sun, is drought tolerant, and can be grown practically anywhere as an annual. Borage will grow well in very poor soils. Can be grown in pots, but does very well in the ground.

Propagation

By seeds.

Uses

Leaves and flowers are edible and eaten raw or used in teas and have a flavor somewhat like cucumber.

Native Range

Native to Europe.

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Related Species

Boraginaceae
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