White Borage Seeds (Borago officinalis ‘Bianca’) produce stunning clusters of star-shaped pure white flowers paired with fuzzy, textured leaves. Known for their edible blooms and herbal characteristics, White Borage is a unique addition to vegetable, herb, and pollinator gardens in the United States.
This heirloom variety features a softer aesthetic compared to the traditional blue Borage and offers a delicate, charming look in cottage-style landscapes. White Borage is also a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it an ideal companion plant for fruits and vegetables.
With its mild cucumber-like flavor, White Borage flowers are edible and commonly used to garnish drinks, salads, and desserts. These plants are drought-tolerant once established and self-seeding, making them easy to sustain year after year.
Features
- Produces edible white flowers with cucumber-like flavor
- Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Easy to grow and drought-tolerant once established
- Use in edible landscaping, herbal gardens, and floral borders
- Excellent as a companion plant for vegetables and fruit trees
- Non-GMO heirloom variety
Specifications
- Seed Type: White Borage (Borago officinalis ‘Bianca’)
- Common Name: White Borage
- Plant Type: Annual Herb / Flower
- Plant Height: 18 – 36 inches tall
- Zones: USDA Zones 3–10
- Light Requirement: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately rich soil
- Germination Time: 7 – 14 days
- Days to Maturity: 60 – 70 days
- GMO Status: Non-GMO
- Season: Spring and summer planting
- Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
- Spacing: 12 – 18 inches apart
- Optimal Temperature: 65°F to 75°F (18°C to 24°C)
- Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Companion Plants: Strawberries, Tomatoes, Squash, Cabbage
- Bloom Time: Late spring to early fall
- Wildlife Support: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
- Uses: Edible flowers, medicinal herb, pollinator support
- Storage: Store in cool, dry place until planting
Planting Guide
- Direct Sow: Sow seeds outdoors after last frost directly into prepared garden bed or container.
- Soil Prep: Use well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
- Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during establishment.
- Thinning: Thin seedlings to recommended spacing once several leaves appear.
- Harvest: Edible blooms can be collected once fully open; leaves can be harvested young for herbal use.