Borage Seeds borago officinalis – is not a true native but a naturalised plant to northern Europe. Nonetheless it is a very useful plant for inclusion it the Wildflower garden for Borage has many uses and will attract bees. In the garden Borage is best grown alongside other herbs in a spot where there is plenty of sunlight. Plants have blue flowers that appear in June and July. Alternative names for Borage include Starflower and Cool tankard.