Borage is a 1-3 foot annual that produces large bristly gray-green leaves and beautiful powder blue starlike flowers. Packet is 2 grams, about 90-100 seeds.
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HR00703 WHITE BORAGE SEEDS
This rare form features beautiful white flowers slightly later in the season than common borage but is in all other ways similar in size and use. Packet is 2 grams, about 90-100 seeds.
How to Plant BORAGE Seeds Can be started indoors, following these guidelines. Seedlings are not toleratant of being pricked individually out of flats, they start nicely in cell packs (the 6-pack containers garden centers frequently use) or in 2 inch containers. Do not to allow seedlings to become rootbound. Kept at 70° F., germination is in 5-15 days. Or, direct sow ¼ inch deep and 6 inches apart. Thin to 12-24 inches apart.
Comments: Full or part sun. Tolerates drought, poor soil, resists deer and rabbits. When young, the cucumber flavored leaves may be added to salads. The flowers (which are excellent for cutting) are a favorite of honeybees and used as garnishes (in cold drinks like ice tea and lemonade) or added to salads. Has long been used for calming properties; commonly known as the "Herb of Gladness."
