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Can You Grow Borage in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Borages in Virginia
Direct sow
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Borage in Virginia?
Borage grows easily anywhere in your zone — direct sow and let it self-seed for years of free plants.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Borages in Virginia?
Plant Borages Mar 7, harvest Apr 26 – May 6.