Borage
Borago officinalis

Family: Boraginaceae
Genus: Borago (bor-AH-go)
Species: officinalis (oh-fiss-ih-NAH-liss)

Category
Annuals
Herbs

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)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Medium Blue

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage
Herbaceous
Aromatic

Other details
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored