{"product_id":"borage-borago-officinalis","title":"Borage Borago officinalis","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"25\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eBorage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"27\" data-end=\"43\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eBorage is a fast-growing annual herb known for its striking star-shaped blue flowers and lush, textured green foliage. The leaves are slightly hairy and have a mild cucumber-like flavour, making them a popular addition to salads, drinks, and garnishes, while the vivid blue flowers are also edible and often used to decorate desserts or freeze into ice cubes. Flowering from spring through to autumn, Borage is highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it an excellent companion plant in productive gardens. Well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, it thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soil, tolerating a range of conditions once established. Borage readily self-seeds, ensuring ongoing presence in the garden, and is valued for its ability to improve soil health and support nearby plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"881\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"884\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"942\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"945\"\u003eHeight: 60–100 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eWidth: 50–80 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1093\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003eFlowers in Spring\u003cbr data-start=\"1053\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eFlowers in Summer\u003cbr data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003eFlowers in Autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1120\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1116\"\u003eBlue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eBee Attracting\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eCulinary Herb\u003cbr data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eEdible Flowers\u003cbr data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003eFast Growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1206\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eAnnual\u003cbr data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1218\"\u003eSelf-seeding\u003cbr data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eSoil Improving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1249\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1262\" data-end=\"1265\"\u003eContains small amounts of pyrrolizidine alkaloids; not recommended for excessive consumption by humans or animals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1452\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003eStrawberry\u003cbr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eTomato\u003cbr data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1427\"\u003eSquash\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eCucumber\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eBeans\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47758925168805,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/BorageBoragoofficinalis.png?v=1777106602","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/borage-borago-officinalis","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}