Edible Flowers Product Guide
| Variety | Size* | Flavor | Floats | Shelf Life* | |
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Arugula Blossoms | ½” by 1″ | Like arugula | On Side | 3-5 days |
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Bachelor’s Buttons | 1-1 ¼” blossom + ¼-1″ stem | Slightly grassy | Flat | 9-10 days |
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Borage Blossoms | 1″ | Cucumber-esque | On Side | 5-6 days |
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Calendulas | 3″ by 2 ½” | Minty, floral, grassy | Flat | 9-10 days |
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Camellias | 1 ½ to 3 ½” wide | Soapy | Flat | 10-12 days |
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Chive Blossoms | 1″ by ¾” blossom + 5″ stem | Oniony, spicy | On Side | 5-6 days |
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Cilantro Flowers | ½” wide bunches on 3-6″ stems | Cilantro | Flat (w/ stems removed) | 5-6 days |
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Dahlias | 2-4 ½” wide | Bitter, slightly spicy | Flat | 10-12 days |
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Dulce Buttons | Micro | Very sweet, herby | ? | Up to 10 days |
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Elderflowers | 1/8″ wide in varying bunches | Mild individually, bitter in bunches | Varies | 5-6 days |
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Fava Flowers | About 1″ long | Snap pea/fava flavor | On Side | 3-5 days |
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Fennel Blossoms | ½-1″ wide bunches + 2-4″ stems | Strong, sweet fennel | Flat (w/ stems removed) | 5-6 days |
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Fuschias | 1 ½” wide, 2 ½” long | Bitter, sour, peppery | On Side | 2-3 days |
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Garlic Flowers | ¼-½” blossom, 1″ w/ stem | Garlicy, musky | On Side | 3-5 days |
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Karma Orchids | 3-4″ | Mild – slightly bitter | Flat | Up to 14 days |
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Marigolds | 2 ½” wide | A little bitter, a little spicy | Flat | 12-15 days |
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Micro Bachelor’s Buttons | ¼-½” wide, ¾” long | Slightly grassy | Flat | 8-10 days |
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Micro Blue Sapphires | ½” wide | Very mild, cucumber-esque | Flat | 3-5 days |
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Microflower Blend | Smaller than a quarter – smaller than a dime | Often bitter | On Side (but varies) | Up to 10 days |
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Micro Fuscias | ½-1″ wide, about 1½” long | Bitter, sour, peppery | On Side | 2-3 days |
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Micro Marigolds | ½-1″ blossom + ¾” stem | Very minty & citrusy | Flat | 9-10 days |
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Micro Marigold Florets | ½” by ¾” | Same as marigolds, but stronger | On Side | 10-12 days |
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Micro White Mums | 1″ wide | Intensely bitter | Flat | 6-7 days |
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Micro Orchids | Roughly the size of a quarter | Mild, slightly bitter | On Side | Up to 1 month |
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Micro Pepper Flower Purple | ½” wide | Bell-pepper-esque | Varies | 2-3 days |
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Micro Pepper Flower White | ½” wide | Bell-pepper-esque | Varies | 2-3 days |
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Micro Sun Daisies | 1-1 ¼” wide | Bitter, mustard-y, grassy | On Side | 9-10 days |
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Nasturtium Flowers | Medium | Peppery | ? | Up to 10 days |
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Pansies | 2″ | Wintergreen mint | Flat | Up to 10 days |
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Squash Blossoms | Medium – Large | Very mild | ? | 2 days max |
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Rose Petals | 1″-1 ½” | Rose – can be soapy | Flat | 5-6 days |
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Whole Roses | 1″-2″ diameter | Rose – can be soapy | On Side | Up to 10 days |
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Szechuan Buttons/Buzz Buttons | Small | Grassy w/ tingling sensation | ? | Up to 14 days |
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Violas | 1″ | Minty & grassy | Flat | 7-8 days |
* All sizes & shelf lives are estimates.
Comments 3
Hi,
Superb guide Matthew! This is extremely useful for beginners as well as experts too. Will print this out and share it to my customers. Thanks for the chart. Keep it up!
Regards,
Joyce
I will be serving a Meyer Lemon Sorbet for a dinner party of 8 on May 30. The recipe calls for Mini Edible Flower Buds for garnish.
What would you suggest? Also, I see no prices on this page. Thank you for responding.
Hi Gloria,
I would recommend the micro orchids. They’re small, beautiful, and have a light, cucumber-esque flavor.
You can see all of our edible flower prices (including overnight shipping) on the Marx Foods store. Either click the link for the flower you want in the list above, or start browsing here.
Matthew
Marx Foods