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Borage

Borago Officinalis

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Overview

Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb known for its vibrant blue, star-shaped flowers and fuzzy, lance-shaped leaves. Typically reaching 18-36 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. With its deep taproot, it's drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil. Borage attracts pollinators, making it a beneficial companion plant, and offers edible leaves and flowers with a cucumber-like flavor. Zones: 3-10.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, HerbClimate Mediterranean
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — star-shaped flowers and fuzzy; borage reaches a mature height of approximately 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — star-shaped flowers and fuzzyBorage (Borago Officinalis) — These blossoms are a magnet for pollinatorsBorage (Borago Officinalis) — It is advisable to incorporate organic matter into the soil before planting to ensure robust growthBorage (Borago Officinalis) — Serving both an aesthetic and functional role in the gardenBorage (Borago Officinalis) — borage self-seeds prolificallyBorage (Borago Officinalis) — making it a beneficial companion plant; serving both an aesthetic and functional role in the garden, image 93+108

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Herb
Family
Boraginaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Borage (Borago Officinalis) — star-shaped flowers and fuzzy; borage reaches a mature height of approximately 2 to 3 feet with a similar spread
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — star-shaped flowers and fuzzy
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — These blossoms are a magnet for pollinators
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — It is advisable to incorporate organic matter into the soil before planting to ensure robust growth
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Serving both an aesthetic and functional role in the garden
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — borage self-seeds prolifically
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — making it a beneficial companion plant; serving both an aesthetic and functional role in the garden, image 93
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — which can grow up to 6 inches long
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — is characterized by its coarse texture and vibrant green color; annual / herb for full, image 75
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — borage self-seeds prolifically; annual / herb with blue blooms, image 79
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — annual / herb for full; making it a versatile choice for any garden design
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Borage attracts pollinators; typically reaching 18-36 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Serving both an aesthetic and functional role in the garden; is a hardy annual herb renowned for its striking star-shaped blue
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Borage's deep taproot system aids in the soil's health by retrieving nutrients from deeper layers
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — ensuring a recurring presence in the garden; making it a beneficial companion plant, image 80
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Typically reaching 18-36 inches in height, it thrives in full sun to partial shade
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — offering aesthetic appeal; blue flowers in the garden, image 83
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — blue flowers in the garden
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — is a hardy annual herb renowned for its striking star-shaped blue flowers and lush
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — and offers edible leaves and flowers with a cucumber-like flavor; is characterized by its coarse texture and vibrant, image 65
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — annual / herb for full; making it a versatile choice for any garden design, image 87
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — With its deep taproot, it's drought-tolerant and prefers well-drained soil; offering aesthetic appeal, image 91
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — Borage (Borago officinalis) is an annual herb known for its vibrant blue
Borage (Borago Officinalis) — making it a beneficial companion plant
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