200 Borage Seeds Borago officinalis Blue Starflower Herb Garden

Borage is a hardy annual herb known for its star-shaped blue flowers and fuzzy green foliage, adding a charming, cottage-garden look to beds, borders, and herb gardens. It grows quickly, attracts pollinators, and self-seeds readily in suitable conditions.

The leaves and flowers are traditionally used in culinary settings, with the cucumber-flavored flowers often candied or floated in drinks and the young leaves used fresh in salads. Borage works well as a companion plant in vegetable gardens and as a filler in mixed borders.
Species: Borago officinalis
Type: Annual herb
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile
Days_to_Harvest: 50-80
Zones: 2-11
Germination: 7-14 days
Sowing: Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 2-4 weeks before
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Self-seeds readily; deadhead to control spread