Below is a list of all known varieties for Borage Flower. Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Borage Flower (Blue, Fresh) | The classic, star-shaped, blue-purple flower. Has a distinct, refreshing, "cucumber" flavor. Used as a garnish for drinks and salads. |
| Borage Flower (Candied) | The star-shaped, blue flowers crystallized with egg white and sugar, used for decorating cakes and pastries. |
| Borage Flower (Pink) | A less common variety where the flowers open pink instead of blue. Same cucumber-like flavor. |
| Borage Flower (White, 'Alba') | A white-flowering cultivar (*Borago officinalis 'Alba'). It has the same, mild cucumber flavor and is used for a different color contrast. |
| Borage Flower Infused Vinegar | White wine vinegar steeped with fresh borage flowers, which tints the vinegar a pale pink-blue and imparts a subtle cucumber note. |
| Borage Flower Syrup | A simple syrup infused with borage flowers, used for flavoring sodas, cocktails, and desserts. |
| Borage Flowers (Candied) | The blue flowers, crystallized with superfine sugar. Used as a delicate, crunchy, and beautiful decoration for cakes and pastries. |
| Borage Flowers (Dried) | The dried blue flowers, which lose some flavor but retain their color. Used in herbal tea blends and potpourri. |
| Borage Flowers (Frozen in Ice Cubes) | A popular preparation where fresh, blue flowers are frozen into ice cubes to create a striking visual for cocktails (like a Pimm's Cup). |
| Borage Leaves (Young) | The young, fuzzy leaves of the borage plant. They have the same cucumber-like flavor and are used in salads or cooked like spinach. |
| Borage Leaves (Young, Fresh) | The young, tender, hairy leaves. They have a stronger cucumber flavor than the flowers and are finely chopped for salads, dips, or cooked like spinach. |
| Candied Borage Flowers | The blue, star-shaped flowers crystallized with sugar for use on desserts. |
| White Borage | A less common variety of borage that produces white, star-shaped flowers with the same mild cucumber flavor. |