Borago Officinalis | 9cm Pot

An annual, edible and medicinal herb. Position: full sun or partial shade Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil Rate of growth: fast Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: hardy annualBorage is a wonderfully useful as well as decorative plant. The young leaves and vivid blue flowers of this annual herb have a fresh cucumber-like flavour, so are often used in salads, soups, chilled drinks or simply as a garnish. The flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects, while the foliage has been known to reduce attacks of hornworm when planted between tomato plants. At the end of the year, add the plants to the compost heap as they will promote many beneficial minerals. Borage is an annual plant, but it will self-seed readily in good conditions. Garden care: Avoid root disturbance by planting it in a spot that it can settle into and keep well watered during drier periods. To prevent self-seeding, deadhead the spent flowers before the seed has a chance to ripen.