101 Edible Flowers

The world’s most complete list of edible flowers
Flower Power to all the hippies and hipsters out there! Flowers are a beautiful way of prettying up a
garden, but did you know there are a huge range of edible flowers also available? Beautifying your
garden and your dinner and your soul. They are also top companion plants offering a deterrent from
troublesome pests and attracting predator pests and pollinators to your edible garden.
Impress your friends by adding your edible flowers to a salad, desserts, cakes, or just for edible
decoration. Add to ice cubes for a sexy summer drink addition. Flavoured oils, dressings, jams. The list of
uses is limited only by our imaginations. Think of beautiful crystallized flowers for gifts and decorations. Or
pressed flowers for cards and scrap books. Dried flowers can make craft or potpourri.
Add Colour and Chi to your salad or desserts…
Boost your energy and vitality by adding flowers to your dishes. They boast high levels of Vitamin A, C & D
and are also loaded with antioxidants. Iron, Potassium and Calcium are also common minerals in flowers.
For me, it’s the energy or chi I get when I eat a flower, they are just so delicate, feminine and beautiful. I
like to think a little of the essence of flowers are absorbed when we eat them. There is a plethora of
ancient medicinal properties in flowers, but that may just have to wait for my next blog!
No wonder they are so dam sexy; the flowers are a plants reproductive organs “wolf whistle sounded”.
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Important things to note:
Please use edible flowers with caution, Allergic reactions to flowers are possible so please start
in small doses.
Only use organic spray free flowers
Only eat wild flowers if you know it’s a spray free area
Eating flowers off roadside is not recommended as they are prone to absorb pollutants from car
fumes
Never eat any part of a plant unless you can identify it with 100% positivity
Only eat the petals unless you know the plant is edible. In many cases ONLY the petals are
edible so remove the calyx and stigma (base of flower)
If you suffer from hay fever you may also be sensitive to flowers
Violas Petunia Native Violets Voilets
Alyssum Calendula African Marigold Signet Marigold
Sunflower Geranium Snapdragon Scarlet Runner Beans
English Daises Rose Carnation Chrysanthemum
Hibiscus Linseed Borage Red Clover
Nasturtium Sour sob Roselle Banksia
Sage Scarlet Wisteria Pineapple Sage Lemon Verbana
African Impatiens Horseradish Lilac Rocket/Roquette
Water Lilly Queen Annes Lace Lilly Cornflower
Gladiolus Chives Brassica Garden Sorrel
Hyssop Lavender Basil Angelica
Strawberry Burnet/Salad Burnet Magnolia Thyme
Tansy Jasmine Mint Cat Nip
Pumpkin Squash Zucchini Oregano
Pansy Fuschia German Chamomile Roman Chamomile
Feverfew Rosemary Dandelion Chicory
Moringa Hawthorn Hollyhock Chia
Linden Dill Babys Breathe Begonia
Elderberry Apple Citerus Blossom Plum
Banna Ginger Turmeric Cardamom
Safflower Honeysuckle Peony Tulip
Lilac St. John Wart Bee Balm Thistle
Evening Primrose Comfrey Echinacea Feijoa/Pineapple Guava
Cosmos Chervil Arugula Lovage
Beans/Peas Crane Bill Plantain Lilly Day Lilly
Bonus Flower (Dahli- Dahlia pinnata-Petals only)
Disclaimer
Please do your research into edible flowers and medicinal plants prior to eating them or using them.
This is only a guide and by no way implies any medicinal properties, cures or magic fixes. The flowers
and plants mentioned MAY cause serious reactions so people even if stipulated as safe, please test
yourself before eating large quantities. Start with one or 2 petals and build yourself up as you know
they are safe. Flowers may give you an upset tummy, or other adverse reactions so please eat with
caution.
A different view of food…
I hope you have found this blog enjoyable and informative. Now you may look at your colourful garden
differently, and along with your edible “weeds” consider what you eat for lunch on a whole other level.
Is your garden set up for the best show?
If you are not sure how to grow your own edible flower garden at home, then ask us how today!
We can come and help you get set-up for your own beautiful colourful edible paradise.
Contact us at [email protected]
Looking forward to hearing from you.

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The world’s most complete list of edible flowers

Add Colour and Chi to your salad or desserts…

Violas Petunia Native Violets Voilets

Alyssum Calendula African Marigold Signet Marigold

Sunflower Geranium Snapdragon Scarlet Runner Beans

Hibiscus Linseed Borage Red Clover

Nasturtium Sour sob Roselle Banksia

Sage Scarlet Wisteria Pineapple Sage Lemon Verbana

Water Lilly Queen Annes Lace Lilly Cornflower

Gladiolus Chives Brassica Garden Sorrel

Hyssop Lavender Basil Angelica

Tansy Jasmine Mint Cat Nip

Pumpkin Squash Zucchini Oregano

Pansy Fuschia German Chamomile Roman Chamomile

Moringa Hawthorn Hollyhock Chia

Linden Dill Babys Breathe Begonia

Elderberry Apple Citerus Blossom Plum

Safflower Honeysuckle Peony Tulip

Lilac St. John Wart Bee Balm Thistle

Evening Primrose Comfrey Echinacea Feijoa/Pineapple Guava

Beans/Peas Crane Bill Plantain Lilly Day Lilly

Bonus Flower (Dahli- Dahlia pinnata-Petals only)

A different view of food…

Is your garden set up for the best show?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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