Dear Master Gardener: I planted borage in my perennial garden last summer and love the flowers. It seems to be a good pollinator plant, too. Is it an annual or perennial?

Understanding the Context

Answer: Borage (Borago ... You would be forgiven if you mistook the beautifully blue, star-shaped flowers and rough, hairy stems and leaves of Borago officinalis for a perennial garden stalwart. Borage is, however, a robust ... Brainerd Dispatch: Ask the Master Gardener: Borage flowers can be enjoyed by bees and human alike Ask the Master Gardener: Borage flowers can be enjoyed by bees and human alike Borage, also known as starflower or bee flower, is a plant harvested mostly for its seeds.

Key Insights

It’s an annual plant with coarse, hairy leaves. It grows 2 to 3 feet tall and has blue, star-shaped flowers. Companion planting is based on the idea that, like people, some plants do better with good neighbors. For tomatoes, strawberries and squash, one of the most popular of companion plants is borage ... Borage is an herb that has long been prized for its health-promoting properties.

Final Thoughts

It’s especially rich in gamma linoleic acid (GLA), which is an omega-6 fatty acid that has been shown to decrease ... MSN: How to grow borage – experts explain the many perks of this low-fuss annual herb