Borage
Flowers
Beginner
Annual

Borage

Borago officinalis

Photo: Christian Orlandi · CC BY-SA 4.0

About Plant: Borage

An easy self-sowing annual with starry blue flowers that are highly attractive to bees and useful around food gardens.

Growing Profile

SunlightFull Sun to Part Shade
WaterLow to moderate
SoilAverage, well-drained (6.0–7.5)
Spacing12–24 inches
Height2–3 feet
Time to Harvest60-120
Planting Depth1/8–1/4 inch
Germination Time7–21 days

Expert Growing Tips

Use pollinator plants around garden edges, allow a succession of blooms, and avoid spraying open flowers.