Turkish Borage Trachystemon orientalis: 1’ high x indefinitely spreading / full sun to full shade / zone 5

$9.00

Product Description

I’m always on the lookout for edible groundcovers, as they’re the key to making edible landscapes low-maintenance.  This is a great example.  It forms dense clumps and spreads to cover the ground and keep weeds from germinating.  It’s also a popular foraged food in Turkey, where it’s made into a popular dish called kaldirik.  The young leaves and flower stalks are cooked and used like spinach.  The leaves are also dried for later use as wraps.