Click on image for full screen view.

Borage, Bugloss, Bee Plant
Borago officinalis

Boraginaceae

Coarsely-haired, gray-green foliage with a drooping appearance; saucer-shaped flowers; prominate haired buds.

Plant Form or Habit: curved

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: cutflowers
herbs

Propagation: seed

Light Requirement: medium

Flower Color: blue

Blooming Period: summer

Height: 1-3'

Width: 1-3'

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: medium

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Tolerates poor soils. Flowers have a cucumber taste and may be batter-fried.

Print



Index of Scientific Names | Index of Common Names | Photo Gallery