June and July are heralded by the presence of the borage flower, an appealing, small, brilliant blue bloom with attractive qualities. Indeed, the plant should be included in the butterfly garden and brings pollinators to your veggies. The oval leaves are hairy and rough with the lower foliage pushing 6 inches (15 cm.)

What month does borage flower?

Borage, also known as bugloss and starflower (Borago officinalis) is an easily grown hardy annual flowering herb that comes from Mediterranean countries. Pretty star-shaped pure blue flowers are borne from early summer though to autumn, on spreading bushy plants 60cm high.

How long does borage take to flower?

Borage will reach maturity in about eight weeks after planting, at which point you can harvest the leaves and flowers as needed. The plants will start to decline if they are not deadheaded and are left to go to seed.