Borage
Common

A versatile herb known for its edible, cucumber-flavored blue flowers and ability to attract beneficial insects.

About Common

This versatile herb offers attractive blue, sometimes pink, edible flowers with a refreshing cucumber-like flavor. These delightful flowers can be used fresh to garnish dishes and drinks or candied, while its tender leaves and stems are delicious steamed. It also functions as an effective cover crop, attracting valuable beneficial insects to the garden. Once established, this plant demonstrates good drought tolerance.