Borage Plant (Edible Flower & Pollinator Favorite) | Trefoil Gardens
A fast-growing, pollinator-friendly herb with bright blue, star-shaped flowers and a fresh, cucumber-like flavor. Grown with care at Trefoil Gardens, borage is beloved for its ability to attract bees while adding beauty and function to the garden.
Both the flowers and young leaves are edible, making it a fun addition to summer drinks, salads, and garnishes. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, borage is a great choice for gardeners of all levels.
Growing Notes:
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Days to Maturity: ~50–60 days
Habit: Bushy, self-seeding annual
Harvest: Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms
Tip: Allow a few plants to go to seed—borage will often return year after year
Borage Plant (Edible Flower & Pollinator Favorite) | Trefoil Gardens
A fast-growing, pollinator-friendly herb with bright blue, star-shaped flowers and a fresh, cucumber-like flavor. Grown with care at Trefoil Gardens, borage is beloved for its ability to attract bees while adding beauty and function to the garden.
Both the flowers and young leaves are edible, making it a fun addition to summer drinks, salads, and garnishes. Easy to grow and quick to bloom, borage is a great choice for gardeners of all levels.
Growing Notes:
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Days to Maturity: ~50–60 days
Habit: Bushy, self-seeding annual
Harvest: Pick flowers regularly to encourage more blooms
Tip: Allow a few plants to go to seed—borage will often return year after year