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Borago officinalis
Also known as Starflower, Bee Bush, Bee Bread, and Bugloss, borage is a medicinal herb with edible leaves and flowers. Bright blue, star-shaped blooms add striking colour and make a beautiful garnish for ice cream, salads, and drinks. The fuzzy green leaves have a fresh cucumber-like flavour, and the plant is a magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a must-have for pollinator gardens.
Size: Mature height of 24 to 36 in. and spread of 18 to 24 in.
Yield: Harvest leaves and flowers regularly to encourage new growth throughout the season.
Taste: Leaves have a refreshing cucumber-like flavour with a hint of sweetness in the flowers.
How to use: Ideal for fresh garnishes in salads, beverages, or ice cream; also great for medicinal uses.
Planting tips: Sow seeds in full sun in well-drained soil. Space plants 12 in. apart and ensure they receive at least 5 hours of direct sunlight each day.
Harvest tips: Pick leaves and flowers as needed, cutting stems just above a leaf node to promote bushy growth.
