annual herb
Borage
A self-seeding annual that fills pollinator gaps once established.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a-10a
- Sun
- full, partial
- Soil
- loam, sandy
- Water
- medium
- Goals
- Pollinators & wildlife, Curb appeal & color, Vegetables & herbs
Harvest & Use
blue star flowers from late spring to frost
Useful search phrase: borage seeds.
Plant Relationships
Companion Medium
Cucumbers, squash, and melons need steady pollinator traffic, so nearby flowering herbs and annuals are useful bed neighbors.
Companion High
Borage is a traditional strawberry companion because it flowers heavily and pulls pollinators into low fruiting beds.
Companion Medium
Warm-season vegetables benefit from nearby flower strips that keep bloom and insect activity close to the crop bed.