Plant Spotlight: Borage

Borage leaves have a slight cucumber taste to them and the edible blue flowers can aid in making any salad or cold dish look fancy. Bees love borage flowers, and if you’re looking for a pretty herb that will attract pollinators, this is a good bet.

Growing notes:

• Transplant borage to its final destination quickly and water well the first few weeks. Once established, the plants are fine, but they need attention at the beginning.

• Plants are top heavy with tons of blooms and if not planted deeply enough will fall over. This has happened to me — whoops!

• My borage plants are happiest in partial shade.