Borago officinalis
Borage
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Borage (Borago officinalis) - Description
Young leaves used in salads and lemonade for their refreshing, mild cucumber-like fragrance. Blue flowers can be candied. Annual. Plant outdoors after all danger of frost. 18"H. Full or partial sun.
Borage (Borago officinalis) - Blooming
Nodding blue flowers are borne in cymes during the summer, some up to early fall.
Borage (Borago officinalis) - Growth
Annuals and perennials. Borage plants do best in full sun, but can tolerate partial shade. B. pygmaea prefers partial shade. Species self-seed at high rates. B. officinalis works well for dry sites. Grow B. pygmaea in a gravel or rock garden.
Borage (Borago officinalis) - Planting
Sow seeds into the ground in spring. Can also propagate B. pygmaea by division in spring, or from cuttings of young sideshoots in summer. Make sure to overwinter plants in a cold frame.
Borage (Borago officinalis) - Pest
Prone to powdery mildew.
Borage (Borago officinalis) - Interesting facts
Borago is native to rocky sites in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, and the Mediterranean. There are only 3 known species. Plants have hairy stems and leaves. The flowers and young leaves can be eaten by people.
Borage (Borago officinalis) - Soil and irrigation
Plants tolerate poor soil and need water in order to produce leaves. B. officinalis needs soil with moderate drainage; it is well-suited for dry conditions. B. pygmaea prefers moist soil.
