I do not use this stout annual herb enough. I love the sky blue flowers that turn pink as the flower ages. There is also a white flowering form. Sow seeds in March in a sunny location. May. The plant grows on almost any soil.
Borage tends to get coarse as it ages.
As it gets coarse, just pull up the plants shake for seed to fall out, for next year's plants. Some seed may sprout and bloom before the first frost in Autumn. Deadhead back below flower heads or pull plants entirely before seeds form if you want to reduce the amount of seeding it does. Borago possibly comes from the word L. Burra a hairy garment referring to the hairy leaves. An annual coming from Europe and north Africa, borage naturalized in many parts of North America.