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Borago officinalis/Borage
A large mass planting in flower
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Scientific Name:
Borago officinalis
Common Name:
Borage
Plant Type:
Deciduous
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
8, 9, 10
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Height:
2- 5 feet
Spread:
2 -3 feet
Bloom time:
Spring
Flower color:
Blue
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Moderate
Water Requirement:
Low
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Borage is classified as a hardy annual. Its foliage and stems are covered with fine, stiff white hairs that gives it a overall rough texture. Blue, star-shaped flowers appear in spring and summer. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil, preferably in a raised bed. This plant is relatively easy to grow and can tolerate considerable amount of neglect and still produce a large shrub-like mass in a single season. It is reported that the flowers are visited by bees and yield a good source of nectar for honey. Borage has long been used as a culinary herb.