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Can You Grow Borage in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Mississippi
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Mississippi?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Borages in Mississippi?
Plant Borages Feb 15, harvest Apr 6 – Apr 16.