Where is borage native?

Where is borage native?

Borage, (Borago officinalis), an edible and ornamental plant with loose drooping clusters of starlike bright blue flowers, in the family Boraginaceae. Borage is native to the eastern Mediterranean region and is cultivated in various parts of Europe, Great Britain, and North America.

Is borage native to UK?

Widespread, particularly in England but often casual and rarely plentiful. Uncommon in Leicestershire and Rutland. Borage was not recorded the 1979 Flora survey of Leicestershire.

Where does borage grow?

Best location: Plant borage in full sun; it will tolerate partial shade. Soil preparation: Grow borage in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil rich in organic matter. Add aged compost to the planting bed and turn it under to 12 inches before planting.

How do you get rid of green Alkanet?

This is a deep-rooted perennial weed and it should be possible to eliminate the problem with repeat applications of a glyphosate-based weedkiller (e.g. Roundup Ultra, SBMJob done General Purpose Weedkiller or Doff Glyphosate Weedkiller). Glyphosate is a non-selective, systemic weedkiller applied to the foliage.

How do I get rid of comfrey in my garden UK?

Glyphosate

1. Uproot as much comfrey as possible by hand and place it in a black plastic bag.
2. Mix together 1 cup of an herbicide containing the following active ingredients with 1 gallon of water in a garden sprayer: 20.

   How do you kill Comfrey?

   You have a couple options when you decide to kill off a comfrey plant: chemically, using a nonselective herbicide such as glyphosate, or mechanically, by physically removing all traces of the plant from the ground.

   Will vinegar kill Comfrey?

   Or you can pour boiling water or 10 percent vinegar on the sprouts to kill them.

   Can Comfrey kill you?

   We now know it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that are thought to be carcinogenic and known to cause liver damage. It's not uncommon for plant substances to both cure and kill, and they demand great skill on the part of a practitioner.

   Is Russian comfrey invasive?

   Common comfrey (Symphytum officinale) is said to be the most invasive variety. Russian comfrey (Symphytum. x uplandicum) claims to be the least invasive. If you do decide to plant them, it is important to not let them go to seed to keep them from spreading.