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The White Borage (Borago officinalis alba) is a rare and striking variation of its blue-flowered counterpart, featuring pristine white, star-shaped blooms that are both edible and pollinator-friendly. This annual herb, growing 2 to 3 feet tall, thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and is an excellent companion plant, attracting beneficial insects and pollinators while helping to repel hornworms on tomatoes. Its silvery-green leaves, covered in soft bristled hairs, add texture and beauty to the garden, making it just as ornamental as it is useful.
Both the young leaves and blossoms of White Borage are edible, imparting a mild cucumber flavor perfect for salads, vinegar, soups, and cold teas. The leaves can also be cooked like spinach, while the gorgeous white flowers make an exquisite garnish for dishes and beverages. Whether grown in containers, herb gardens, or interplanted in vegetable beds, White Borage is a versatile, easy-to-grow herb that provides both culinary delight and ecological benefits.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Borago officinalis bianca |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 7 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 14 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 4-6 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 12-15 in. (30-38 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Blue-Green, Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
