Borage
Borago officinalis · Borage · Borage family
Also known as: Starflower · Bee Bread
Very easy30–70cmNot pet-safeEdible
Borage care at a glance
Borage (Borago officinalis) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Low
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Borage
Possible pests on Borage include Aphids and Slugs and snails. Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Crown rot. Borage is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Slugs and snails Low
Disease
- Powdery mildew Medium
- Crown rot Medium
Toxicity
- Tannins & mucilage Medium
- Pyrrolizidine alkaloids Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Borage
- Which pests affect Borage?
- Possible pests on Borage include Aphids and Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Borage?
- Possible diseases include Powdery mildew and Crown rot.
- Is Borage toxic to cats and dogs?
- Borage is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Borage need?
- Borage has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Borage need?
- Borage prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Borage frost-hardy?
- Borage is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around -10 °C.
- Can you eat Borage?
- Yes, the edible parts are mainly: leaves and flowers.