Borage Seeds
SKU: AM015822
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Overview
Borage grows to be about 2’ tall with prolific star-shaped, blue blooms that open up in early to mid-summer. Plant this variety in your vegetable garden where it will attract bees and other pollinators to help increase your yields. Borage is an edible herb with a delightful cucumber scent; the leaves and flowers are great additions to simple salads and teas. It prefers full sun and once planted will self-seed, making it an easy and long-lasting addition to the garden. All of the seed we carry at American Meadows is non-GMO, neonicotinoid-free and guaranteed to grow.
key features
Botanical Name
Borago officinalis
Advantages
Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Long Bloom Time, Mass Plantings, Container Planting
Growing Zones
Zone 2, Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Life Cycle
Annual
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average
Mature Height
24-36" tall
Seed Coverage
1/4 lb covers 500 sq ft.
1 lb covers 2,000 sq ft.
5 lbs covers 10,000 sq ft.
1 lb covers 2,000 sq ft.
5 lbs covers 10,000 sq ft.
Bloom Time
Early to mid summer
SKU
AM015822
Description
Borage grows to be about 2’ tall with gorgeous, star-shaped blue blooms that open up in early to mid-summer. It prefers full sun and once planted will self-seed, making it an easy and long-lasting addition to the garden.
In zones 9-10, Borage grows best in the fall and the spring. Hot summer temperatures in these zones could distress your plants. Start the seeds in the fall for blooms all winter and spring.
In zones 2-8, sow Borage in spring once the soil has warmed.