Edible flower gardens?

flower gardens
Abigail’s Mom asked:


I was wondering what flowers are edible by humans. I was talking to a friend of mine about this the other day. I am thinking about starting an edible flower garden and I can’t remember what flowers are edible.

So here are my questions

1. What flowers are edible?
2. What edible flowers will grow in South Louisiana?
3. Do I treat the edible flower garden like I would my vegetable garden, fruit garden, herb garden, trees, or regular flower beds?
4. What are the advantages to the edible flower gardens vs buying the flowers for eating?


3 Responses to “Edible flower gardens?”

reynwater on April 18th, 2008 5:35 pm:

You can grow just about anything in South LA (bon ton roulet, cher) semi tropical climate. Love the humidity.

Edible flowers:
viola
pansey
squash blossoms
nasturtium
rose
hibiscus
(brain takes a coffee break, tells hands to look it up)

Treat them like any other flowering plant.

Advantages? You get to enjoy the beauty and home grown costs way less?

Ah-ha:


HerbGirl44 on April 21st, 2008 6:30 am:

Borage.
Borago officinalis
Easy to grow and blooms small beautiful purple star shaped flowers that look great sprinkled on salads

Here’s a photo


jt c on April 21st, 2008 7:28 am:

Chives, lavender, nasturiums, day lily…