Borage (Starflower) Live Starter Plant - 4 inch Pot

Bring the buzz of beneficial pollinators and a unique cucumber flavor to your garden with our healthy, 4-inch Borage starter plant. This vibrant, easy-to-grow herb (Borago officinalis) features striking, star-shaped blue flowers and fuzzy, edible leaves that are perfect for culinary and ecological uses.

Our robust starter plants transplant easily and establish quickly, giving you a head start on a season of continuous blooms and harvests!

Key Features & Benefits

Attracts Essential Pollinators: Known as "bee bread," borage is a favorite of bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, helping to improve the health and pollination of your entire garden.
Culinary Delight: Both the vibrant, sky-blue flowers and young leaves are edible.
- Flowers: Use as a beautiful, edible garnish for salads, desserts, and summer drinks like lemonade or cocktails.
- Leaves: Harvest young leaves for a refreshing, mild cucumber flavor in salads, soups, or stews.
Easy to Grow & Low Maintenance: This hardy annual thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively drought-tolerant once established, making it a reliable choice for busy gardeners.
Natural Garden Companion: Plant alongside tomatoes, squash, strawberries, or cabbage to help deter pests and improve soil quality by adding trace minerals.
Self-Sowing: Borage will happily reseed itself, providing continuous growth and enjoyment in your garden year after year with minimal effort.

Plant Specifications

Size: 4-inch starter pot
Botanical Name: Borago officinalis
Mature Height: 2–3 feet
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
USDA Zones: Hardy annual across most zones (grows well in zones 3-9)
Growth Habit: Bushy, upright annual with bristly stems and leaves

Planting & Care Instructions

Transplanting: Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location after the last frost.
Spacing: Give your plant at least 12 inches of space to grow.
Watering: While drought-tolerant, regular watering is best for optimal growth and flavor.
Harvesting: Harvest leaves when young for the best, least-fuzzy texture. Flowers can be picked anytime once open.

Add this versatile and beautiful Borage starter plant to your cart today and start enjoying its many benefits!