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Joan
Jul 15, 2023
5.0
High-quality seeds have me looking forward to their germination and successful growth.
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🔥99.2% of customers buy 2 items (10% Off) or more to share with family or friends.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.
Borage oil is also used in a number of cosmetic products such as topical creams, balms, ointments, and body butters formulated to benefit the skin. Its emollient properties help restore skin moisture and promote elasticity.
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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4.6
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Robert Roosevelt
Feb 28, 2023
3.0
The germination rate of these seeds is moderate, nothing too fancy but acceptable.
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Brandon Roger
Feb 22, 2023
5.0
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Imogen
Feb 17, 2023
5.0
Received a sunflower as a gift; shipping was quicker than a hiccup
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Grace Defoe
Feb 9, 2023
5.0
The pricing is reasonable for the value provided
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Edwina
Feb 8, 2023
5.0
Default praise.
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Bert Ralph
Feb 7, 2023
3.0
The germination rate of these seeds is moderate, nothing too fancy but acceptable.
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Strong
Jan 31, 2023
4.0
These seeds sprout okay, not very high but still alright.
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Alberta Clemens
Jan 27, 2023
5.0
Looks promising; can't wait for them flowers to bloom
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Zachariah
Jan 7, 2023
3.0
These seeds are sprouting at a moderate rate, not too high but it's all good. Staying positive about their growth.
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