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Can You Grow Borage in Connecticut?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Connecticut last frost
Connecticut first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Connecticut
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Connecticut's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.
About Borage
Borage is an effortless annual with striking blue star-shaped flowers. The cucumber-flavored leaves and flowers are edible, and it is a powerful pollinator magnet that self-seeds freely year after year.
Direct sow after last frost — hates transplanting. Self-seeds so aggressively you plant it once and it returns every year. Great companion plant for tomatoes and strawberries. Harvest flowers daily to encourage more blooms.
Gardening in Connecticut
Connecticut has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Four distinct seasons support a classic New England growing calendar.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Connecticut?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Connecticut?
Connecticut spans USDA Zone 6a (5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Borages in Connecticut?
Plant Borages Apr 1, harvest May 21 – May 31.