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Can You Grow Borage in Oregon?
US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Oregon last frost
Oregon first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Oregon
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon
Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Oregon?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Oregon?
Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Borages in Oregon?
Plant Borages Jan 30, harvest Mar 21 – Mar 31.