Description

Bring charm and versatility to your garden with borage, a 2'–3' tall annual that’s both practical and beautiful. Known for its star-shaped, cucumber-flavored blue and pink flowers, borage attracts pollinators and other beneficial insects while doubling as an edible delight. Use fresh blooms to garnish salads, dips, or summer drinks, or candy them for a touch of sweetness. The tender leaves and stems are also edible and delicious when steamed like spinach. Hardy and drought-tolerant once established, this fast-growing herb is also a fantastic cover crop that re-seeds easily for year-after-year enjoyment.

This packet sows up to 14 feet. 43 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Family: Boraginaceae
Native: Africa, west Asia, and Europe
Hardiness: Annual; re-seeds readily
Plant Dimensions: 2'–3' tall, 12″–18″ wide
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 70°–90°F, or any time in mild climates.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; sensitive to taproot disturbance. Start in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into ground.
Days to Emerge: 5–20 days
Seed Depth: ¼”–½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″
Row Spacing: 24″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″

Growing Info:

Harvesting: Leaves are best harvested when young; old leaves are tough and hairy. Flowers can be harvested any time.