{"product_id":"borage-borago-officinalis-seeds","title":"Borage (Borago officinalis) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eBorage (\u003cem data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing annual famous for its dazzling blue star-shaped blooms and fuzzy, gray-green foliage. A magnet for bees and beneficial insects, borage brings ecological value to pollinator gardens, borders, wildflower plantings, and cottage landscapes. Its continuous flowering habit ensures a long season of color and movement in sunny beds, thriving even in poor soil with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e• Brilliant blue star-shaped flowers loved by bees\u003cbr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e• Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects all season\u003cbr data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e• Fast-growing and blooms continuously once established\u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e• Thrives in dry, poor, or rocky soils with minimal care\u003cbr data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1236\"\u003e• Great for borders, pollinator gardens, and cottage plantings\u003cbr data-start=\"1298\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e• Non-GMO \u003cem data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e heirloom variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1380\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e• Common Name: Borage\u003cbr data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1404\"\u003e• Scientific Name: \u003cem data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1443\"\u003eBorago officinalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e• Plant Type: Annual flowering herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1484\"\u003e• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as annual)\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• Flower Color: Blue (occasionally pink or white)\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e• Bloom Season: Late spring through summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e• Height: 18–36 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1642\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e• Spread: 12–24 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1670\"\u003e• Growth Habit: Upright, branching, fuzzy foliage\u003cbr data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e• Heirloom: Yes\u003cbr data-start=\"1737\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003e• GMO Status: Non-GMO\u003cbr data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e• Organic: Not certified organic\u003cbr data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e• Light Requirements: Full sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003e• Soil Preference: Well-drained average or poor soils\u003cbr data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003e• Water Needs: Low to moderate\u003cbr data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e• Pollinator Value: High (bee-friendly)\u003cbr data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e• Maintenance Level: Low\u003cbr data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003e• Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches\u003cbr data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003e• Seed Viability: 3–4 years stored cool \u0026amp; dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e• Direct sow outdoors in spring or fall; does not transplant well.\u003cbr data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e• Sow 1\/4–1\/2 inch deep in well-drained soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e• Keep lightly moist until germination (7–14 days).\u003cbr data-start=\"2267\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003e• Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart.\u003cbr data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003e• Provide full sun for continuous flowering.\u003cbr data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e• Avoid heavy fertilizing; blooms best in poor soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e• Allow a few spent flowers to form seeds if natural reseeding is desired.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Evergrowseeds","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":42426842382407,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2035","price":16.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":42426842415175,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2036","price":57.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":42426842447943,"sku":"AZSFSV-290125-2037","price":91.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/6507\/9367\/files\/borage-seeds-borago-officinalis.jpg?v=1769091682","url":"https:\/\/evergrowseeds.com\/products\/borage-borago-officinalis-seeds","provider":"Evergrowseeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}