Borage Seeds – Starflower

Grow your own vibrant blue blooms with Borage Seeds – Starflower Variety, known for their star-shaped flowers and ability to attract pollinators. These annual plants are easy to grow and add beauty to gardens while improving soil quality. Their delicate, edible flowers are often used to garnish salads or drinks, adding both flavor and color. Borage is also known for supporting bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects, making it an excellent addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.

Features:

• Produces striking blue, star-shaped flowers

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and pollinators

• Easy to grow in garden beds, borders, or containers

• Edible flowers add color to culinary dishes and drinks

• Improves soil fertility and acts as a companion plant

Specifications:

• Common Name: Borage (Starflower)

• Scientific Name: Borago officinalis

• Plant Type: Annual

• Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)

• Spread: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Flower Color: Blue

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil slightly moist

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 50–70 days after planting

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors after frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost

• Planting Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm)

• Spacing: 12 inches (30 cm) apart

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11

• Planting Season:

  • Spring: Sow from March to May (zones 2–7)

  • Summer: Sow from June to August (zones 8–11)

• Blooming Season: Late spring through early fall

• Uses: Pollinator gardens, companion planting, edible flowers, ornamental displays