Borage Borago officinalis

Borage (Borago officinalis) is a hardy annual herb grown for flowers in drinks and salads; young leaves sparingly. It prefers full sun to light shade and moist but well-drained humus-rich soil, reaching about 60–90 cm. Harvest in flowers all summer for the best flavour and aroma.

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Soil: Moist but well-drained humus-rich soil
• Watering: Keep evenly moist while establishing
• Harvest: Flowers all summer
• Difficulty: Easy