Borage (Borago officinalis) perpetuates itself on the allotment as an annual self-seeder. Being a native of the Mediterranean it has been unaffected by the dry weather and parched soil. Known as a particularly good bee plant the flowers refill with nectar within a couple of minutes of each visit.

 The leaves and stalks are said to be edible but they are quite coarse and bristly so not sure what dishes they would feature in. A glass of Pimms with an ice cube containing a single flower is a thing- but a patch like this would be a lot of ice cubes! 

 As it's an allotment I do make a point of growing plants that can be eaten but to be honest the Borage is there for the bees.