Borage
Borago officinalis
A fast-growing annual herb covered in star-shaped blue flowers loved by bees.
Quick facts
- Sun
- Full, part-sun
- Season
- Summer
- Pollinators
- bees
- Zone
- 7–10
Where it shines in PNW gardens
Borage is a reliable annual for Pacific Northwest gardens, especially in brighter beds where summer growth really takes off. Expect blooms in Summer, with extra value for bees. In the PNW, the big win is sun + drainage—avoid soggy winter soil if you can.
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Abelia
→A semi-evergreen shrub with delicate summer blooms. Easy to grow and adaptable.
Beardtongue
→A resilient perennial with tubular blooms that thrive in sunny beds. Once established, beardtongue tolerates dry conditions well.
Bigleaf Lupine
→A striking native perennial with tall blue flower spikes. Thrives in open, sunny sites and tolerates seasonal drought.