Borage is an annual herb prized for its intensely blue, star-shaped flowers that bloom in summer, and it's edible leaves that have a fragrance and taste of cucumber. Young ,tender leaves may be eaten raw, older leaves are best steamed or sauteed (like spinach). The plant can grow 1 to 3 feet tall and half as wide, though it is a little sprawlish in nature and may take up a bit more room.
Grow in full sun to light shade in well drained soil. Tolerates poor, dry soils. Though an annual, under happy conditions it will reseed in the garden. Seeds can be started indoors, or sown outdoors in spring. Though it has no pest problems, powdery mildew may be an issue if overhead-watered, or over-watered in general.