Borage Seeds – Blue Star

Borage, also known as Blue Star or Borago Officinalis, is a versatile annual herb admired for its striking blue, star-shaped flowers and cucumber-flavored leaves. This herb attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it an excellent companion plant in gardens. It is easy to grow, resilient in various soil types, and adds ornamental beauty along with culinary and traditional herbal uses.

Features and Specifications:

• Plant Type: Annual herb

• Variety Name: Blue Star (Borago Officinalis)

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plant with hairy stems and bright blue flowers

• Maturity: Approximately 50–60 days from sowing to flowering

• Height: 18–24 inches tall at maturity

• Growing Season: Warm-season herb; best grown in spring to early summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3–10

• Sowing Months:

  • Zones 3–5: May–July

  • Zones 6–8: April–June

  • Zones 9–10: February–April or September–October

• Light Requirements: Full sun preferred

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Regular watering; avoid waterlogging

• Uses: Fresh leaves and flowers for garnishing, flavoring drinks, and garden pollinator support

• Special Features: Attracts bees and butterflies; drought-tolerant once established