Catalogue 2012
Detailed Product Information
Genus BORAGO
Species officinalis
Series -
Variety Alba
Family Boraginaceae
Height 60cm / 23.4"
Flowering time From June to September
Seedcount 55 seeds per gram
Common English name -
Basic Plant Type Hardy Annual
Sahin item number BO-2560
Description showy, edible, pure white flowers, cucumber-scented
Additional information Introduced by K. SAHIN, Zaden B.V. in 1996

 Product Use
 Attracting beneficial insects and hummingbirds 
 Alpine and rock garden plant
 Bedding Plant
 Climber / twiner
 CutFlower / Cut Foliage / Cut Berries
 Dryflower / Everlasting
 Economic plant, i.e. cereal, dye, fibre, oil
 Exotic foliage / Exotic House plant / Tropical
 Flowering pot plant / Tub plant / Patio plant
 Fruits and Nuts
 Full sun
 Grass (including rushes and sedges)
 Ground cover
 Heat tolerant / Heat resistant
 Landscaping
 Medicinal and kitchen herb
 Perennial
 Rootstock
 Shade
 Succulent/Cactus
 Vegetable
 Xerophyte / drought-tolerant plant

 Flowering time
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