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Can You Grow Borage in South Dakota?
US · USDA Zone 4b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
South Dakota last frost
South Dakota first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in South Dakota
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South Dakota'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 Dakota
South Dakota has a continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. Eastern South Dakota is Zone 4b-5a; western South Dakota is colder. Short growing seasons.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in South Dakota?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is South Dakota?
South Dakota spans USDA Zone 4b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Borages in South Dakota?
Plant Borages Apr 15, harvest Jun 4 – Jun 14.