Beautiful blue star-shaped flowers hang in clusters. The leaves are covered with stiff white hairs that give the plant a wooly appearance. Bees love the abundant bright flowers, which are great for floating in cool drinks at summer parties. Plants grow 2-3′ tall and self-sow readily.
Conventional
Self-seeding, annual plants
Plants grow to 2-3 feet tall
Edible flowers are blue and star-shaped
Great for attracting pollinators
This variety works for:
Garnish
Fresh eating
The bright blue flowers of borage can be added to salads or used alongside dishes as edible garnishes. The leaves are also edible and have a slight cucumber flavor.We recommend placing a few flowers in each of the sections of your ice cube tray before freezing. You will then have floral ice cubes to serve with your favorite drink at summer parties!
But that’s not all borage has to offer! Its young leaves and stems have a refreshing cucumber-like flavor that can be used in salads, cocktails, and other culinary creations. Plus, borage is also packed with nutrients, including calcium, potassium, and gamma-linolenic acid, making it a popular herbal supplement for various health and medicinal benefits.
Non-GMO
Annual
Sun:Full
Seed Count: 30
PlantSize: 24″ – 36″
Edible *
Self Seeds
Ornamental
Medicinal *
Attracts :Honey bees,beneficialinsects
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Open Pollinated
Neonicotinoid-free
Growing Tips:
Add compost to soil and mulch at base. Plant in succession every 3-4 weeks for continuous beauty. Once established, borage is drought tolerant. Frost sensitive. Deer resistant. Not recommended to transplant, has long taproot.
