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Variety Info
Family: Boraginaceae
Native: Africa, west Asia, and Europe
Hardiness: Annual; re-seeds readily
Exposure: Full sun to part shade
Bloom Period: Spring to summer
Plant Dimensions: 2'–3' tall, 12"–18" wide
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Edible Flower
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks before your average last frost date, when soil temperature is at least 40°F, ideally 70°–90°F, or any time in mild climates.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Not recommended; sensitive to taproot disturbance. Start in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly into ground.
Days to Emerge: 5–20 days
Seed Depth: ¼"–½"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12"
Row Spacing: 24"
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 12"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: Leaves are best harvested when young; old leaves are tough and hairy. Flowers can be harvested any time.
- Lida S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/10/25Perfect
Everything I ordered from Botanical Interests came on time and well packaged! I haven’t ever had a problem with germination. You are on my VERY short list of seed companies I order from! Thank you
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Lida,
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- Liya C.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars2/25/254 Stars
Good germination, huge plant! Got an unusual borage in the pack, which was planted at the same time as the blue one. While the blue one is at the end of its run, the white one is just started to flower, is shorter and has more leaves (also darker) compared to the blue one. Will see if the bees love it as much once more flowers start blooming.
- TERRYRated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/255 Stars
Packaged as described and received quickly. Can’t wait to plant this spring.
- TERRYVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/17/255 Stars
Packaged as described and received quickly. Can’t wait to plant this spring.
- Lynn W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/1/245 Stars
Arrived well packed, on time.