An annual that grows to a height of 2-3ft (60-90cm). The stems and leaves are hairy and the flowers are blue. The fresh leaves have a slight cucumber type taste.
It requires a moist fertile soil and will tolerate light shade but prefers light sunshine.
Seeds sown in spring will reach maturity in 5-6 week and will seed freely.

Harvesting

Pick fresh leaves or flowers as required.

Uses

Used fresh in salads, as a flavouring in wine cups such as Pimms or in apple juice. The flowers can be candied and used as decorations for cakes.