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Borage officinalis

Borage


Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture

  • Velvety foliage
  • Blue flowers in summer
  • Leaves are edible and taste of cucumber; often used in salads
  • Flowers are edible and taste honey-like; often used to decorate desserts
Container
Container
Edible
Edible
Garden
Garden
Long Blooming
Long Blooming
Deer Resistant
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Full Sun



Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Prefers full sun but tolerates light shade. Adaptable, does well in poor, well-drained soils.


Height: 20-24 in
Spacing: 20-24 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: Blue
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Container
  • Garden
  • Edible
  • Long Blooming

Critter Resistance:

  • Rabbit Resistant
  • Deer Resistant

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Green

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Summer

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Pollinators
  • Attracts Hummingbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Moist, Well-Drained