Can You Grow Borage in Utah?
US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Utah last frost
Utah first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Utah
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Utah'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 Utah
Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Utah?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Utah?
Utah spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Borages in Utah?
Plant Borages Apr 1, harvest May 21 – May 31.