Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
Plant pickup: Thursdays 3–7pm · Also by appointment 512.348.7570
— Plant Nursery · Texas-Grown
$4.00
Mature Plant Size: 24-36″x18-24″
Borage is a fast-growing, self-sowing annual herb with fuzzy leaves and striking star-shaped blue flowers that taste faintly of cucumber. A powerful pollinator draw and a classic companion plant, it earns a spot in the garden as much for bees as for the kitchen.
At Flying Rabbit Farm, our Borage transplants are grown for vigorous growth and heavy flower production to support pollinators throughout the season.
8 in stock
Moderate water needs
Drought tolerant once established, but flowers best with regular water
Little to no fertilizer needed
Harvest flowers and young leaves continuously
Deadhead spent flowers, or allow some to set seed for self-sowing
Generally pest-free
Can self-sow aggressively; thin volunteer seedlings as needed
Brittle stems may need support in wind
An excellent companion and pollinator plant for Austin vegetable beds, especially near tomatoes and squash
Self-sows readily; expect volunteers to appear the following season
Primary planting window; fast growth and early flowering
Continues flowering through heat with regular water
Good secondary planting window; flowers until first frost
Spring through early summer, and again in early fall
Ideal soil temperatures: 60-75 F
Full sun to part shade
Minimum 6 hours daily
18-24 inches apart
Self-sows readily; allow room to naturalize
Well-draining soil
Not particular about fertility
pH 6.0-7.5
Water deeply at transplanting
Keep evenly moist until established
Borage is generally considered non-toxic to:
Large quantities may cause mild digestive upset; the fine leaf hairs can also mildly irritate sensitive skin or mouths.
