Can You Grow Borage in Texas?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Texas last frost
Texas first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Texas
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas
Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Texas?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Texas?
Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).
When do you plant Borages in Texas?
Plant Borages Feb 15, harvest Apr 6 – Apr 16.