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Growing: Borage

By Ellen Brown
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Date: 04/24/2006 Topic: Gardening > Growing Guides > Herbs  
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Growing: Borage
Botanical Name:
Borago officinalis
Common names:
Borage
Description:
Borage is loved by bees and gardeners alike for its bright blue, star-like flowers with prominent black anthers and light-catching, silvery-haired foliage. Plants may have white or pink flowers on occasion.
Life Cycle:
hardy annual
Exposure:
full sun or partial shade
Cultivation:
Borage will do well in any type of garden soil, but its long taproots keeps it from transplanting well or growing well in containers. Plants are annuals, but readily self-seed once they become established. Sow seeds in the mid or late spring for use in the summer, and again in mid summer to keep replacement plants coming. In mild areas, sow in the fall for early spring and summer blooms.
Propagation:
seeds, self-sowing
Parts Used:
flowers and leaves; the entire herb has a cucumber-like fragrance
Harvesting and Storage:
Gather leaves and flowers when plants are just beginning to flower. Collect them early in the afternoon when the sun has dried the morning dew. Discard any leaves and flowers that are torn or damaged.
Medicinal Uses:
(leaves and flowers) used as a diuretic, relaxant, inhalant for chest colds and works to aid in milk production for breast-feeding. Borage is also rich in nutrients like calcium and potassium.
Culinary Uses:
(leaves and flowers) soups, garnishes; fruit punch, cocktails,
Other Uses:
skin lotion
Notes:
Because of the presence of nitrate and potash, Borage will emit tiny sparks with a slight explosive sound when burned.
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