White Borage is a beautiful and uncommon form of traditional blue borage, featuring the same star-shaped flowers - but in soft, luminous white. With its silvery-green, fuzzy foliage and nectar-rich blooms, this fast-growing annual is a magnet for bees and beneficial insects.
Just like the blue form, both the leaves and flowers have a mild cucumber flavour and are edible, making White Borage a charming addition to herb gardens, pollinator patches, and edible landscapes.
Planting Instructions
Direct Sowing:
Sow outdoors after last frost
Plant seeds ½ inch deep
Space plants 12–18 inches apart
Keep soil evenly moist during germination
Germination: 5–10 days
Borage develops a taproot and prefers not to be transplanted, so direct sowing is best.
Indoor Sowing:
Start in pots 3–4 weeks before last frost
Transplant carefully to avoid root disturbance
Care Tips
Sun: Full sun to light partial shade
Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerates average to poor soils
Water: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Height: 18–36 inches (45–90 cm)
Spread: 12–24 inches
Days to Bloom: Approximately 50–60 days from seed
Bloom Time: Early summer through fall
Self-Seeding: May readily self-seed if flowers are allowed to mature
Garden & Culinary Uses
Outstanding pollinator plant
Companion plant for tomatoes and strawberries
Edible flowers for salads, desserts, and beverages
Lovely addition to white or moon gardens
White Borage offers all the benefits of traditional borage with a refined, elegant twist - a striking yet practical herb for ornamental and edible gardens alike.
