Borage

Borago officinalis

Family: Boraginaceae

Green & Freshcucumberfresh

SeasonSummer

OriginMediterranean

IntensityFaint

LifespanAnnual

About This Flower

Green & Fresh · Summer bloomer

Borage's brilliant star-shaped flowers of the purest sky-blue are among summer's most uplifting sights, the whole plant carrying a fresh cucumber scent that has been associated with courage since ancient Rome.

Symbolism & Meaning

courage, direct thinking

In the Victorian language of flowers, borage means “Courage”.

Habitat & Environment

Mediterranean

Borage is native to Mediterranean.

Quick Reference

Scientific NameBorago officinalis
FamilyBoraginaceae
Native ToMediterranean
Bloom SeasonSummer
LifespanAnnual

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