Borage
Explodes late spring to summer with edible bright-blue, star-shaped flowers with a mild cucumber flavor atop coarse, fuzzy leaves. Add to salads or freeze flowers in ice cube trays to brighten punch bowls! A favorite of bees! Self sows. (Herb)
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1-3' tall x 12-18" wide |
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Hardiness Zone:9,10,11 Cold Hardy to 20° to 30°F
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Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Culinary Uses
Deer Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Edible Parts
Good for Tea
Potentially Toxic