Borage BLUE – Borago officinalis is a hardy annual that will self-seed quite merrily! Bristly stems and leaves with stunning blue star shaped flowers. The flowers are particularly attractive to...
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Borage BLUE – Borago officinalis is a hardy annual that will self-seed quite merrily! Bristly stems and leaves with stunning blue star shaped flowers. The flowers are particularly attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Grow in well drained soil in a sunny position. Allow to set seed or collect it before it dies back fully.
A versatile culinary plant to grow which can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen. The young leaves taste of cucumber. Use the beautiful flowers and the leaves to garnish salads and summer drinks. Put the flowers in ice cubes for use over the summer.
Borage was once said to bolster courage! Borage also has medicinal properties.
We also have a white variety available.
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