J
Joan
Jul 15, 2023
5.0
High-quality seeds have me looking forward to their germination and successful growth.
Quantity
Selected: 500 SeedsGet it between Friday, September 18th and Saturday, September 26th.
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.
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Specifications
Botanical Name
Borago officinalis
Family
Boraginaceae
Color
Bright blue
Height
Ranges from 1 to 3 feet
Fragrance
Light, cucumber scent
Symbolism
Represents courage, joy, and happiness
Bloom Period
Produces abundant blooms from late spring to early fall
Uses
Culinary, medicinal, ornamental, attracting pollinators
Tolerance
Drought-tolerant, prefers well-drained soil
Growth Habit
Upright, branching
Zodiac Sign
Associated with the zodiac signs Gemini, Leo, Virgo
Planting Details
Borage thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sunlight for optimal growth and bloom production. Planting in early spring ensures robust growth and abundant flowering. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming throughout the growing season. Borage readily self-seeds, making it a resilient and easy-to-grow addition to herb gardens, vegetable patches, and wildflower meadows.
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