DamavandPro Borage Seeds (Borago officinalis)

From DamavandPro, these Borage Seeds (Borago officinalis) bring a distinctive splash of blue to herb beds and borders, with vibrant flowers that bloom from spring through to summer. A hardy annual with lush foliage, borage is a rewarding choice for gardeners who want a plant that looks striking while also supporting a more wildlife-friendly outdoor space, thanks to its ability to attract bees and other beneficial insects.

Beyond the garden, borage offers culinary versatility: both the leaves and flowers are edible, with a refreshing cucumber-like flavour. Add the leaves to salads and summer drinks, use them as a garnish, or candy the flowers for decorative desserts and cocktails. Borage is also valued for its deep taproot, which helps break up compacted soil to improve drainage and aeration, making it a useful option for improving soil structure. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, low maintenance, and readily self-seeds for ongoing growth year after year.

Key features

• Hardy annual with vibrant blue flowers blooming from spring to summer
• Attracts bees and other beneficial insects
• Edible leaves and flowers with a cucumber-like flavour
• Deep taproot helps improve soil structure, drainage and aeration
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade and adapts to various soil types
• Drought-tolerant once established and self-seeds readily
• Suitable for companion planting to support nearby crops and deter pests

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Rackhams Reference : CT8U17EZQ4