Borago officinalis Borage
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$6.00
Flower with triangular shape petals are often blue or sometime observed as pink. Leaves are wrinkled, edible and dull green colored over branched stems. It is used as vegetable in Germany. Young leaves have taste but dried leaves lose their taste with age. Commonly used as a welcome addition to...
Flower with triangular shape petals are often blue or sometime observed as pink. Leaves are wrinkled, edible and dull green colored over branched stems. It is used as vegetable in Germany. Young leaves have taste but dried leaves lose their taste with age. Commonly used as a welcome addition to home gardens, courtyards and parks.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1OZ | 1,250 | 125 |
| 1/4LB | 5,000 | 500 |
| 1/2LB | 10,000 | 1,000 |
| 1LB | 20,000 | 2,000 |
| 5LB | 100,000 | 10,000 |
Scientific Name: Borago Officinalis
Common Name: Borage, Star Flower
Plant Type: Annual, Herbs
Family: Boraginaceae
Native Range: Mediterranean region
Full Growth Height: 1-3ft
Width in Across: 9”- 2’
Zone: 2 to 11
Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Blooming Season: Early Summer to Early Fall
Flower: Showy, Star Shaped
Attracts: Butterflies, Humming Birds, Beneficial Insects
Flower Color: Blue
Tolerate: Rabbit, Deer, Drought
Water Requirement: Average
Soil Type: Sand, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Gardening Use: Indoor Gardens, Pots, Wild Gardens
Edible Uses: Cold Drinks, Salads, Cooked Greens. Used for Garnishing