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Bloom of the Day for December 8th, 2007:

Borage
(Borago officinalis)

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Information:
Type of plant: Annuals, Herbs

Bloom color: Medium Blue

Bloom time of year: Late Spring/Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall, Blooms repeatedly

Sun requirements: Full Sun

Cold hardiness: Not Applicable

Height: 12-18 in. (30-45 cm), 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing: 6-9 in. (15-22 cm), 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

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gardenlady123 wrote:
very beautiful love the shade of blue. very dainty flower. The kind I really like very delicate.

htop wrote:
In person the blooms almost look unreal. They are especially pretty backlit by morning or afternoon sunlight. Thank you for your comments. This message was edited Dec 10, 2007 2:34 AM


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