Description: (Borago officinalis) Originally from the Mediterranean, this medicinal herb has gained popularity worldwide and for good reason. Besides being beautiful, borage has been used for thousands of years for a number of medicinal and culinary purposes. In herbal medicine, it is traditionally used to treat gastrointestinal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and urinary disorders. In the kitchen, the honey-flavored flowers are commonly used to decorate salads and desserts. Plants grow 2-3 feet tall producing soft, hairy leaves and electric blue flowers. Borage is an excellent plant for supporting and recruiting bee pollinators, particularly bumblebees. 100 seeds/pkt. CULTURE: After danger of frost has passed, sow seeds 6" apart, ¼” deep in rows 12-18” apart. Under ideal conditions, germination will occur in 7-14 days. Does not transplant well.
Price: 4.18 USD
Location: Stuart, Iowa
End Time: 2024-08-28T20:13:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 4.3 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Climate: Tropical Wet & Dry, Tropical Wet, Semiarid, Mediterranean, Marine West Coast, Humid Subtropical, Humid Continental, Highland, Arid
Common Name: Borage
Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor
Color: Blue
Growth Habit: Clumping
Soil Type: Silt, Sand, Saline, Peat, Loam, Clay, Chalk
Brand: Thresh Seed Co.
Season of Interest: Summer, Spring, Fall
Soil pH: Neutral
Type: Herb Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
Genus: Borago
Sunlight: Medium Sun, Full Sun
Features: Open-Pollinating, Flowering, Edible
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
