Yesterday I posted an article on how to hide your gardens from prying eyes. Part of the premise of the article was that today, many people cannot recognize one plant from another. Most people have no idea that so many edible flowers exist.
Now before you run out and start eating the various flowers, you need to do a bit of study. On many of these plants only parts of the plant are edible. I suggest that as you plan your garden you research the various flowers and make sure that you know what parts of the plants are edible. In some it may be the flowers on other the leaves or roots.
A list of Edible Flowers
- Angelica Anise Hyssop
- Apple Blossom Artichoke
- Arugula Bachelor Buttons AKA Cornflower
- Banana Basil
- Borage Bright Lights chard
- Calendula Carnation
- Chamomile Chicory
- Chives Chrysanthemum
- Cilantro / Coriander Citrus
- Clover Dandelion
- Daylily Dianthus
- Dill Elderberry
- English Daisy Fennel
- Freesia Fuchsia
- Geraniums Gladiolas
- Hibiscus Honeysuckle
- Hollyhock Hyssop
- Jasmine Jerusalem Artichokes
- Johnny Jump Up Lavender
- Lemon Verbena Lilac
- Linden Mallow
- Marigold Marjoram
- Mint Mustard
- Nasturtium Oregano
- Okra Onion
- Orange Blossom Pansy
- Passionflower Pea blossoms NOTE: Flowering ornamental sweet peas are poisonous
- Pineapple Sage Primrose
- Radish Red Clover
- Redbud Roses and rose hips
- Rosemary Rose of Sharon
- Runner Bean Safflower
- Sage Savory
- Scarlet Emperor’ runner beans Scented Geranium
- Snapdragon Society Garlic
- Squash Blossom Sunflower
- Sweet Marigold Sweet William
- Thyme Sweet Potato
- Tuberous Begonia Tulip
- Viola Violet
- Winter Savory Yucca
You should have no problem planning and planting a garden that only consists of food producing plants. This is a great way to supplement your food storage. The more you learn about the different flowers, the better your chances of survival are in an emergency.
If you do a search of this blog under the category edible plants, you will find information on a number of these flowers. In the future, I intend to write more on edible flowers. As with any plants take the time to study and learn about them so that you can make a positive identification, this may save your life, some plants are poisonous.
Howard
Great list Howard and very well written! If you do in fact write more on edible flowers, it would be a nice to add the different areas of the country where each flower is primarily located. That can be a comprehensive undertaking to say the least, but would be very helpful too!
Thanks for your insights!
Hi there!
Thank you for writing about edible flowers!! I recently went to a class on how to cook with desert plants and cactus. It was amazing!
They served us a light lunch made with the things we learned about! Very tasty! I’m anxious to learn more about the flowers!
In my bible study class at church yesterday, I lightly brought up prepping..was surprised at how little or no interest there was. The teacher felt the only way it wouldn’t be good is if it became obsessive (like idols) to the point of taking our eyes off Jesus. I agree with that! And have reminded myself that God is in control of whatever happens with everything in this world. And am thankful he gave us a brain to use for preparing ourselves for hard times! Again thank you Howard!