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Borago officinalis (Borage)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 31727

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Scientific Classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Boraginaceae Genus: Borago Species: Borago officinalis

Common Names add Cool-tankard edit | delete Talewort edit | delete Borage edit | delete Plant Types edit Annual Herb Medicinal   Zones / Hardiness edit 3a (to -35 F / -37 C) 3b (to -30 F / -34 C) 4a (to -25 F / -32 C) 4b (to -20 F / -29 C) 5a (to -15 F / -26 C) 5b (to -10 F / -23 C) 6a (to -5 F / -21 C) 6b (to 0 F / -18 C) 7a (to 5 F / -15 C) 7b (to 10 F / -12 C) 8a (to 15 F / -9 C) 8b (to 20 F / -7 C) 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)   Height (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Spread (Maximum) edit 1 1/2 to 2 feet (45 to 60 cm)   Flowering Start edit Flowers Continuously   Flowering End edit   Leaf Colour edit Green - Light   Leaf Shape edit   Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know. Suitable For edit Container/Patio Vegetable Garden   Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade   Soil Types edit Well-drained   Soil pH edit 6.0 - 6.4 (Slightly acidic) 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic) 7.0 (Neutral)   Bloom Colour edit Pink Blue Purple Lavender White   Wildlife Value edit Bees Deer Resistant   Propagation Techniques edit Seed   Skill Level edit Beginner   Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below wear gloves handling this plant if your skin is easily irritated. edit | delete Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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