At a glance

These are popular flowers that you can find in this area. They are also some of the most commonly used flowers in gourmet cooking:

Borage

Deep blue flower with spiky stem (that can be removed). Tastes like cucumber.

Anise hyssop

Blue flower that tastes like sweet licorice. Used in salads and garnish.

Calendula

These flowers come in a variety of colors but are mostly orange and yellow. Petals can be pulled apart and sprinkled over dishes. Taste varies from tangy to spicy.

s Chive blossoms

Small lavender or pink pointed flowered gathered at the tops of chive stems. Taste like mild onions.

s Lavender

Tall thin stems with bright purple buds at the top, related to the mint family, with a strong flavor and fragrance. It is used in both sweet and savory dishes.

s Citrus marigolds

Small petal flowers that are bright orange or yellow and have a citrus taste.

Nasturtiums

Deep throated flowers that come in a variety of colors. Tastes peppery like watercress and it is used in salads, sandwiches and egg dishes.

Violet

Small purple flowers with a mild sweet flavor. Often used in salads or in sweet dishes.