Borage

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: 10 seeds

Borago officinalis. Borage is a fast-growing annual herb and flowering plant known for its striking blue, star-shaped flowers and fuzzy green foliage. The bright blooms are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial pollinators, making borage a beautiful addition to herb gardens, vegetable gardens, pollinator gardens, and flower beds.

Borage develops into a vigorous, branching plant that produces numerous blue flowers throughout the growing season. Its unusual star-shaped blooms add both color and texture to the garden and pair especially well with other herbs, vegetables, and pollinator-friendly flowers.

Borage readily self-seeds when mature flowers are allowed to produce seed, so new plants may appear in the garden in following seasons.

🌱 Growing Information

How to Grow Borage from Seed

Planting Depth: ¼–½ inch
Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches
Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Bloom: 50–60 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun

Planting Tips:
Sow Borage seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Plant in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist during germination. Once established, plants grow quickly and begin producing their distinctive blue flowers.

Allow some flowers to mature and set seed if you would like borage to naturally reseed in the garden.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly: Borage's bright blue, star-shaped flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens and vegetable gardens.

🌱 Container Growing: Borage can be grown in containers, but plants can become fairly large. Use a spacious container with good drainage.