swallowtail garden seeds catalog Edible Flower Seed Collection – 7 Heirloom Varieties

swallowtail garden seeds catalog Edible Flower Seed Collection – 7 Heirloom VarietiesGrow a beautiful and productive edible flower garden with the Edible Flower Seed Collection from Survival Garden Seeds. This thoughtfully curated set includes seven heirloom flower varieties known for their culinary uses, herbal tea potential, and pollinator friendly blooms. These flowers offer both beauty and practical value in the garden. Harvest colorful petals for salads, desserts, syrups, and cocktails, or dry select varieties for homemade herbal

Grow a beautiful and productive edible flower garden with the Edible Flower Seed Collection from Survival Garden Seeds. This thoughtfully curated set includes seven heirloom flower varieties known for their culinary uses, herbal tea potential, and pollinator-friendly blooms.

These flowers offer both beauty and practical value in the garden. Harvest colorful petals for salads, desserts, syrups, and cocktails, or dry select varieties for homemade herbal teas. With a mix of soft herbal blooms, vibrant trailing flowers, and nectar-rich blossoms, this collection supports both kitchen creativity and healthy garden ecosystems.

Each variety is packaged as a complete individual seed packet, allowing gardeners to plant intentionally and place each flower where it grows best in beds, borders, herb gardens, or containers.

Seven Edible Flower Varieties Included:

• German Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) – Delicate flowers traditionally used for calming herbal teas
• Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) – Fragrant blooms ideal for teas, desserts, and aromatic gardens
• Nasturtium Tip Top (Tropaeolum majus) – Peppery edible flowers perfect for salads and garnishes
• Swiss Giants Pansy (Viola wittrockiana) – Large, colorful blooms often used for decorative culinary plating
• Toothache Plant (Acmella oleracea) – Unique edible flower known for its distinctive tingling flavor
• Borage (Borago officinalis) – Star-shaped blue flowers with a mild cucumber-like taste
• Pacific Beauty Calendula (Calendula officinalis) – Bright edible petals often used in teas, salads, and herbal preparations

Why Customers Love Edible Flower Seed Collection:

• Seven culinary flower varieties for edible gardens and creative cooking
• Ideal for herbal teas, salads, garnishes, desserts, and cocktails
• Supports pollinators including bees and beneficial insects
• Beautiful blooms for herb gardens, borders, and containers
• Open-pollinated, non-GMO, and untreated seeds
• Individual packets allow flexible garden planning and planting

How to Grow:

These edible flowers grow best in full sun with well-drained soil and can be planted in garden beds, raised beds, or containers.

For best results:

• Start seeds indoors several weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after frost danger has passed.
• Prepare loose, well-drained soil in a sunny location.
• Sow seeds according to depth recommendations for each variety.
• Keep soil evenly moist during germination and early growth.
• Thin seedlings as needed to allow plants room to mature.
• Most varieties germinate within 7–14 days under proper growing conditions.

Harvest and Garden Use:

Harvest edible flowers when blooms are fully open and fresh. Use petals and blossoms to add color and flavor to salads, desserts, beverages, and baked goods. Chamomile and lavender can also be harvested and dried for soothing homemade herbal teas.

Many of these flowers also attract pollinators and beneficial insects, making them useful companion plants in vegetable and herb gardens while adding vibrant seasonal color.