Edible Flowers to Grow in Your Forage Garden Classic & Fragrant: Rose Petals are perfect for jams, syrups, and desserts. Lavender Lovely in teas, baked goods, and savory dishes. Carnation Spicy-sweet petals, ideal for decorating cakes. Bright & Bold: Marigold Slightly citrusy, great in rice or salads. Sunflower Young petals and buds are edible; seeds too! Dandelion Use the entire plant: petals, greens, and roots. Fresh & Peppery: Nasturtium Spicy, peppery flavor; edible flowers and leaves. Daylily Mildly sweet and crunchy; great in stir-fries. Sweet & Delicate: Lilac Subtle floral flavor, beautiful in syrups. Violet Great for candies, jellies, or herbal infusions. Pansy Mild flavor, perfect for garnishes and salads. Bonus: Squash Blossom A culinary favorite! Stuff and fry or toss into soups. Bloom, Harvest, Eat! Growing edible flowers turns your garden into a living pantry! Just be sure to use pesticide-free blooms.