Borage

Plant family: Boraginaceae

General Info: Bicolor blooms in a range of eggplant to lavender. 2–3" fully double and semidouble bicolor flowers on strong stems for cutting. Blooms vary in their proportion of purple to white, creating the pleasant effect of a bicolor mix. Flower colors range from eggplant-purple with a contrasting bright-white background to soft-and-creamy white with a blush of lavender. Cut flowers.

Days to harvest: 75-90 days

Harvesting tips: Petals just opening, but not yet flattened. Deadheading is required to have blooms all summer. Sun, and spacing: Sun; space 9-12" (23-30 cm) apart. Wider spacing creates stronger, thicker stems.

Common pests and diseases: Aphids, thrips