Description
Borage, or Borago officinalis, is an annual flowering herb originating from the Mediterranean. It has spread across the globe, thanks to its ease of care and medicinal properties.
With edible leaves and a growing range across the United States, it’s a standby addition for bee gardens. It is also frequently known as “starflower” because of its five-pointed, star-shaped flowers.
The small 1-inch flowers range from bright blue to light lilac colored, and each plant blooms prolifically throughout the spring and summer season. Popular nicknames for borage include “Bee Bush” and “Bee Bread,” because bees of all species go nuts for it.
Benefits of Borage
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects
- Blooms in 56 to 60 days
- Edible leaves and flowers with a mild cucumber flavor
- Myriad of medicinal uses, including cosmetic use
- May repel hornworms in the vegetable garden
- Self-seeds readily for an annual flush of new flowers
- Nutrient accumulator and a favorite of permaculture gardeners
Terms of Sale
Sold by weight — you will receive a minimum of 1 gram of seed, approximately 50 seeds, in a small envelope, as well as detailed instructions for planting and care.
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