2020年5月11日 · Borage is the common name for Borago officinalis. It is also known as starflower. This is an annual flowering plant. It flowers from around June right through to October in most temperate climates, and grows to around two feet in height at a medium rate. In warmer climes it may even bloom almost continuously for most of the year.

2024年8月14日 · The borage plant is an easy, fast-growing, annual herb with vivid blue flowers and both the flavor and scent of cucumbers. While it is considered an herb, it's often grown as a flowering plant to entice pollinators into vegetable gardens .

Borage (/ ˈbʌrɪdʒ / ⓘ [2] or / ˈbɒrɪdʒ /; [3] Borago officinalis), also known as starflower, is an annual herb in the flowering plant family Boraginaceae native to the Mediterranean region. Although the plant contains small amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, some parts are edible and its seeds provide oil.

2021年1月7日 · Borage, also known as bugloss and starflower (Borago officinalis) is an easily grown hardy annual flowering herb that comes from Mediterranean countries. Pretty star-shaped pure blue flowers are borne from early summer though to autumn, on spreading bushy plants 60cm high. Bees love borage and the blooms are some of their favourite flowers.

2024年3月26日 · Borage is a commonly grown plant found in many kitchen gardens throughout Europe and North America. It can be grown as decoration and has historically been consumed in parts of salads and drinks. The scientific name of Borage is Borago officinalis. This plant is also known as starflower, due to the shape of its flowers.

Borage is a fast-growing herb with clusters of starry blue flowers that are beloved by bees! It’s a wonderful companion plant for tomatoes, cabbage, strawberries, and squash, helping to reduce tomato hornworm and cabbageworm damage.

Borage is a decorative herb festooned in summer with clusters of intensely blue star-shaped flowers. The leaves and flowers of borage taste like cucumbers. The flowers can be floated in summer drinks and candied for decoration.

2023年7月18日 · Borage, also known as ‘starflower’, is an upright, bushy annual herb with attractive bright blue star-shaped flowers that stands out in any garden. Bees and butterflies love borage! Plants can be seen buzzing with bees all summer long.

2024年3月26日 · Learn how to grow Borage, or Borago officinalis, a versatile herb celebrated for its vivid blue flowers and cucumber-esque flavor. This guide will walk you through the process of growing this annual herb, which is not only a culinary gem but also a gardener’s ally in attracting pollinators and enhancing soil quality.

2024年3月4日 · Borage flowers are used as a garnish in salads and other dishes. Add it to beverages for a beautiful garnish. Borage is high in omega-6 fatty acids. Borage contains small amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Use borage sparingly as it can cause an upset stomach or other more serious health issues.