Borago officinalis Certified Organic The vibrant blue, star-shaped flower of Borage (Borago officinalis) has a sweet honey-like taste and is often used to decorate desserts and cocktails. "Those of our time do use the flowers in salads to exhilerate and make the mind glad” said John Gerard in the 1597 book Herball, and it still is true. Young leaves have a mild cucumber flavor and are great in salads. These enchanting blossoms are easy to grow, self-seeding annuals. Each year, the Hudson Valley Seed Company commissions contemporary artists from around the U.S. to tell the story of a particular seed variety, a unique way to celebrate seeds' diverse stories before you enjoy the harvest! · Art pack, 100 certified organic seeds · Direct sow after frost or, start indoors 2 to 3 weeks after last frost · Full to partial sun · 18 to 24 inches at maturity Your purchase is powerful. Not only does">