Product Description
Overview
Blue Borage (Borago officinalis) is a beautiful annual herb that produces striking blue, star-shaped flowers. Popular among gardeners for its vibrant color, delightful fragrance, and edible petals, Borage adds visual appeal and ecological value to any garden. It’s also an excellent companion plant, attracting bees and other pollinators.
Key Features
- Produces bright blue, star-shaped flowers
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Edible petals perfect for salads and garnishes
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant
- Excellent companion plant for vegetables and herbs
Specifications
- Common Name: Blue Borage
- Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
- Plant Type: Annual Herb
- Flower Color: Blue
- Height: 18–24 inches
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Blooming Season: Late spring to early fall
- USDA Zones: 3–10
- Special Features: Edible flowers, pollinator-friendly, self-seeding
Planting and Growing Instructions
- Sowing Time: Early spring after frost or indoors 4–6 weeks before.
- Sowing Depth: ¼ inch deep in soil.
- Germination Temperature: 65–75°F (18–24°C).
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings appear.
- Transplanting: Move outdoors when seedlings are strong and weather is warm.
- Care Tips: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.