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Can You Grow Borage in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Rhode Island
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Rhode Island?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Borages in Rhode Island?
Plant Borages Mar 15, harvest May 4 – May 14.