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