Days to Germination
7-14
Climate
Cold, Dry, Sub-tropical, Temperate, Highland, Humid Continental, Humid Subtropical, Marine West Coast, Mediterranean
Common Name
Borage
Color
Blue, Green
Indoor/Outdoor
Outdoor
Growth Habit
Clumping
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F)
3 (-40 to -30 °F)
Soil Type
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Days to Maturity
50-80
Soil pH
6-7
Season of Interest
Fall, Spring, Summer
Type
Herb Seeds
Life Cycle
Annual
Watering
Medium
Scientific Name
Borago officinalis
Planting Depth
1/4"
Genus
Borago
Sunlight
Partial Shade, Full Sun, Medium Sun
Foliage
Semi-evergreen
Features
Heirloom, Fresh, Pest Repellent, Bug Repelling, Herb, Pollinators, Garden, Hummingbirds, Vegetable, Air Purifying, Edible, Fast Growing, Flowering, Potted
Cultivating Difficulty
Easy
Species
B. officinalis