Borage Seeds (Borago officinalis)

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Borage - Borago officinalis - Borage is an annual with blue, star-shaped flowers that hang downward and are edible. Use in a salad or use as a garnish. Bakers candy them for decoration. Young borage leaves can be cooked like spinach and taste like cucumber. Borage is also known as bee's bread because honeybees love the nectar. Large and sprawling plants with leaves that are covered with bristly hairs.

Zones: 1 through 10

Height: Up to 12-24 inches

Flower Color: Blue

Plant Type: Annual

Light Requirement: Sun

Bloom Time: Mid - Late Season

Seeds per Packet: 50+

Seeds per Pound: 24,000

Is this wildflower invasive: No

Is this wildflower endangered: No

Is this wildflower edible: Yes

Is this wildflower medicinal: No