(Borago officinalis) – is an annual herb with cucumber-flavored leaves and edible, star-shaped blue flowers. Makes a pleasant herbal tea. Many medicinal properties, but use with care. It is especially nice in your garden as a pollinator-friendly plant, earning the nickname “bee bush”.
Borage – Fragrant Herbs | Borago, officinalis
This gorgeous selection produces fresh cucumber-flavored foliage. Dainty purplish-blue, star-shaped flowers bloom in summer.
HOW TO USE: Foliage may be used fresh in salads and drinks, or cooked like a vegetable. Edible flowers are used to garnish salads.
| Sun/Shade | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Height | 24" |
| Plant Space | 18" |
