Description
The leaves are edible and the plant is grown in gardens for that purpose
Borage, also known as a starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region and has naturalized in many other locales.
Plant Specifications
| Common Name | borage |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 1.00 to 3.00 feet |
| Flower Colour | Blue |
| Bloom Time | June to August |
| Difficulty Level | easy to grow |
Planting and care
It is a rough, sprawling annual that grows to 1-3 feet tall. It features showy, open racemes of drooping, star-shaped, bright blue flowers in summer atop branched stems clad with wrinkled, edible, dull gray-green leaves (to 6inch long) having the taste and fragrance of cucumber. Stems and leaves are covered with bristly hai
Borago officinalis care
The borage herb is an old fashioned plant that can get up to 2 feet or more. It is native to the Middle East and has an ancient history in war as an enhancement for bravery and courage.
Traditionally borage was cultivated for culinary and medicinal uses, although today commercial cultivation is mainly as an oilseed. Borage is used as either a fresh vegetable or a dried herb. As a fresh vegetable, borage, with a cucumberlike taste, is often used in salads or as a garnish.The flower has a sweet honey like taste and is often used to decorate desserts and cocktails
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Dry to medium |
| Soil | well-drained soil |
| Temperature | 60?C |
| Fertilizer | Apply any organic fertilizer |
Borago officinalis special feature
Best grown in herb or wild gardens. Leaves may be used in cold drinks, salads or as cooked greens. Flowers serve as attractive garnishes.
Borago officinalis uses
Ornamental Use:
- The plant is used for ornamental purpose
- Its generally kep indoor in living room and in terrac area