Borage 'White'

Borago officinalis

How to grow Borage 'White'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that White is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing White from seed

Sow 0.5 inches (1.27 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 20°C / 68°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting White

As White is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting White

White folklore & trivia

Before borage flowers it can be used as a form of green manure by chopping them down into the soil thus releasing the nutrients back into the soil.1

Other Names for Borage 'White'

Bee Plant

Footnotes

1 seedaholic.com/borago-officinalis-alba-white-borage.html