Boraginaceae: Borago officinalis
20180225 planted some Southern Exposure with alyssum in center of center row
20170324 Borage in with the southern L. nana
20170312: seed start 3 borage
Blue Borage, Renee’s, packed for 2011
Flavor: Cucumber-y
One of the prettiest of all edible flowers, the blue star-shaped blossoms seem mismatched against the hairy foliage of the sprawling borage plant, but they hold up remarkably well after picking. Pluck the flowers from the stem and remove the back stem to separate the delicate pointed blossom. For drinks, float borage flowers in punch bowls or freeze them in ice cubes to serve in lemonade. The large leaves have a mild cucumber flavor and can be steeped in hot water for a refreshing summer tea.