Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Boraginaceae

Genus:

Borago

Species:

Borago longifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Native Range

Algeria, Tunisia

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–14 days

Notes:

Germinates readily at moderate temperatures; sow directly after last frost or indoors 4-6 weeks before planting out.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI