Borage

St. Bernard Seedlings

Borage

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Description

Borage
Borago officinalis
Annual

Borage is an annual herb prized for its vibrant blue star-shaped flowers and cucumber-flavored leaves. Borage has edible & medicinal uses. Borage is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, making it a valuable companion plant for increasing pollination in vegetable gardens. Its leaves are edible and can be used fresh in salads or steeped to make a refreshing herbal tea. Additionally, Borage is often used as a natural pest deterrent due to its strong scent, helping to repel certain garden pests.

Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches
Sun Preference: Full sun to partial shade
Companion Plants: Borage makes an excellent companion plant for tomatoes, squash, and strawberries, as it attracts beneficial insects that prey on common pests like tomato hornworms and cabbage worms. Its deep taproot also helps improve soil structure and nutrient uptake for neighboring plants.

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St. Bernard Seedlings

Philadelphia, PA

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