Plant Family

Boraginaceae

8 plants in database

Boraginaceae in this database spans zones 2-11 with 8 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 3 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Herbaceous layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Boraginaceae
Plants in Database
8
Common Pests
3
Zone Range
2–11
Herbaceous
5 plants
Shrub
2 plants
Ground Cover
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×8 Erosion Control×6 Border Plant×5 Pollinator×4 Medicinal×3 Mulcher×2

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Boraginaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
88% of family
Aphidoidea
Slugs
25% of family
Gastropoda
Snails
25% of family
Gastropoda

All Boraginaceae Plants — 8 total

Borage
Borago officinalis
Comfrey
Symphytum officinale
Phacelia
Phacelia tanacetifolia
Scorpion Weed
Heliotropium angiospermum
Texas Olive
Cordia boissieri
Viper Bugloss
Echium vulgare
Virginia Bluebells
Mertensia virginica
Yerba Santa
Eriodictyon californicum