Borage (Borago officinalis) $5.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Mediterranean Native • USDA Growing Zones: Annual • Height: 24-36 inches • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer to Frost (June-October) • Colors: Bright blue • Flower Size: 3/4-inch star-shaped flowers
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Moderate • Soil: Well-draining, average • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Honeybees: Favorite nectar source • Native Bees: Major attractor • Bumblebees: Regular visitor • Beneficial Insects: Season-long support
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Direct sow or transplant • Summer: Allow self-seeding • Fall: Continues until frost • Winter: Annual, remove after frost
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Tomatoes
Strawberries
Calendula
Herbs
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Edible flowers • Cucumber-flavored leaves • Self-seeding • Continuous bloomer • Herb garden favorite
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring after frost. Great for herb gardens and vegetable gardens.