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Borage Seeds - White/Bianca

Borage Seeds - White/Bianca

$4.99

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Packet $4.99
1 Ounce $16.99 ($16.99/ounce)
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  • Bring texture and pollinators with this star-shaped edible flower
  • Tall-growing heirloom annual
  • A tasty culinary herb, popular in European and Mediterranean cuisines
  • Produces appealing, edible flowers
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Growth Habit Spreading
Flavor Profile Cucumber-like; Slightly Sweet; Refreshing
Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain
Use Culinary, Medicinal, Tea
Growing Conditions Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant
Harvest Advantages Dried
Plant Resistance Deer

About Borage Seeds - White/Bianca

Borage officinalis

Seed Type Heirloom Seed, Open Pollinated Seed
Also known as Starflower

These edible flowers can be added to cold soups and salads, or a decoration on cakes. They are even used for a garnish on summertime beverages. Flowers and leaves have hints of a cucumber taste. Borage also has medicinal uses. Make a poultice for insect bites, stings, and skin rashes.

Planting Borage Seeds - White/Bianca

Planting Season Spring
Seed Prep Requires Light
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing 12 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Days to Maturity 50 to 80 days
View our Borage Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 44 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,300 Up to 150 Sq. Ft

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