Annual herb
Borage plant profile
Borago officinalis
An annual herb for full sun.
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When to plant
When to plant Borage
Direct sow
at your last spring frost
Growing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: wind damage, skin irritation, self seeding.
Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Borage (Herb Gardening)
University of Illinois Extension. Supports direct-sowing timing (normalized). Checked 2026-06-18.