Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
Europe
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Pastures, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
-
Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Bees
Allergy
-
belching, bloating, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gas, gastro-intestinal problems, Headache, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Demulcent, Diuretic, Emollient, Fever, Kidney problems, Pulmonary afflictions
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
BORAGO officinalis
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Borage, starflower
In German
Ukiuki
Borretsch
In French
Ukiuki
Bourrache
In Spanish
Ukiuki
borraja
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Borragem
In Polish
Ukiuki
Ogórecznik
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
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Season and Care of Ukiuki and Borage
Season and care of Ukiuki and Borage is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Borage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Borage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Borage is Loam while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Borage is Neutral.
Ukiuki and Borage Physical Information
Ukiuki and Borage physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Borage height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Borage are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Borage flower color: Blue
- Borage leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ukiuki and Borage
Care of Ukiuki and Borage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Borage pruning is done Prune regularly and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ukiuki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Borage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.