Borage

Borago officinalis

easy outdoor ✓ Pet safe

💧 Watering

Every 1–2 weeks once established

☀️ Light

Full sun

💦 Humidity

Low

🌡️ Temperature

60–80°F (15–27°C)

🪏 Soil

Average, well-draining soil

✨ Fertilizing

Rarely needed

🪴 Repotting

Annual — direct sow

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About Borage

Beautiful blue star-shaped edible flowers with a cucumber flavor. Self-seeds prolifically. Attracts bees.

Care tips

  • Flowers and young leaves are edible
  • Self-seeds freely — one plant becomes many
  • Excellent companion plant for tomatoes and strawberries

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