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Uses (Ethnobotany):
The flowers are used for creating a blue dye. Once added to an acid, it will turn pink.
Life Cycle:
Annual
Dimensions:
Height: 1 ft. 7 in. - 3 ft. 2 in.
Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 4 in.
Light:
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil Drainage:
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
Edibility:
In general, the flowers (used as edible flowers) and leaves (used in salads, teas, and sandwiches) are edible. They should only be used sparingly as liver damage can occur. Only use borage seed oil that is certified as PA-free.
Uses (Ethnobotany):
The flowers are used for creating a blue dye. Once added to an acid, it will turn pink.
Life Cycle:
Annual
Dimensions:
Height: 1 ft. 7 in. - 3 ft. 2 in.
Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 4 in.
Light:
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Soil Drainage:
Good Drainage
Occasionally Dry
Edibility:
In general, the flowers (used as edible flowers) and leaves (used in salads, teas, and sandwiches) are edible. They should only be used sparingly as liver damage can occur. Only use borage seed oil that is certified as PA-free.