Borage
Borago Officinalis
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

Culture
- Sun
- Full
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 3–10
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Annual, Herb
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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