Borage

Borago officinalis, Boraginaceae

Zones

2a–11b

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorDynamic AccumulatorBeneficial Insect HabitatProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

ModerateModerate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Garden StrawberryFragaria x ananassa

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Scarlet Runner BeanPhaseolus coccineus

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Fava BeanVicia faba

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Fuzzy KiwiActinidia deliciosa

Pollinator Sharing

Sweet PeaLathyrus odoratus

Pollinator Sharing

Custard AppleAnnona squamosa

Pollinator Sharing

Snow PeaPisum sativum var. saccharatum

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

English PeaPisum sativum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

CalendulaCalendula officinalis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatTrap Crop

Sugar Snap PeaPisum sativum var. macrocarpon

Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

English LavenderLavandula angustifolia

Lavender's essential oils can inhibit germination and growth of borage and other nearby herbaceous plants

OreganoOriganum vulgare

Oregano's essential oils can inhibit borage germination and early growth stages

Uses

Functions

Nutrient AccumulationFoodMedicine

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Borage grow in?

Borage grows in USDA hardiness zones 2a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for Borage?

Good companions for Borage include Garden Strawberry, Scarlet Runner Bean, Fava Bean, Fuzzy Kiwi, Sweet Pea.

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