Annual
1-3" tall edible annual herb. Leaves and flowers are edible and eaten
raw or used in teas and have a flavor somewhat like cucumber. Both the
leaves and stalks have small bristles. Ornamental blue flowers (sometimes
purple-pink) bloom in large spikes. There is also a white flowered variety.
Needs warm sun, is drought tolerant, and can be grown practically anywhere
as an annual. Borage will grow well in very poor soils. Can be grown in
pots, but does very well in the ground. Flowers can attract bees.
Origin: Native to Europe.
