Borage

The lovely, small flowers open blue, turn purple and finally pink and are fully edible - adding exciting color to salads and soups! Also survives light frosts. Borage is a blue edible flower with a mild cucumber flavor. This plant bears many flowers and attracts bees and butterflies while detering weeds.   Packet Weight: .6 grams   Days to Harvest:  50-60 days Life Cycle:annual Sunlight:  Full sun Height:  18-30" Spacing: 12"   Planting Info:  Plant seeds directly into the ground as soon as the soil warms in the spring. Plant 1/4-1/2 inches deep and cover with a thin layer of soil. Can plant every 4 weeks in the summer to have a constant supply of borage flowers.    Harvest Tips:  Harvest borage as it begins to flower.    Season:  Summer- early fall  Soil Requirements: Grows well in average soil but will grow in poor soil.   History/Uses:  Edible flowers that can be added to salads or garnish cold drinks. Also great to freeze into ice cubes that give off a mild cucumber flavor. Plant near your vegetable garden to smother weeds and attract bees.