10/27/2019 / By Grace Olson
Ornamental plants are often used to spruce up your home, but there are varieties that you can eat as well. You can plant them in your garden or keep them in a pot by your windowsill. (h/t to EcoWatch.com)
Day lilies got their name because their flowers bloom during the day and wilt at night. Their flowers have a wide range of colors (except for blue and pure white), but they are best known for their bright orange blossoms. A lot of their parts are edible, and here are some ways that you can prepare them:
These plants are abundant in the summer and are best grown in a hanging pot. They have a striking two-tone pink color that stands out in a garden. Here are the parts that you can eat:
These flowers are often called “zombie weeds” because they’re invasive and propagate easily. However, most gardeners welcome them. With proper maintenance, they shouldn’t get in the way of other plants. Their drooping violet flowers are beautiful to look at and many parts of them are edible. Here are some tips on how to prepare them:
Hostas belong in the same family as the asparagus. Their flowers bloom throughout the summer and some may even last during the fall. They can survive in the shade, making them a great addition for empty spaces in your garden. For eating, you can use the following parts:
Pansies are part of the viola family, along with other flowers like violets. They are sun-loving plants and commonly bloom during the summer. Pansies are quite popular among gardeners. You can buy them in a pot from a lot of nurseries. Here are some parts that you can eat:
Not only do these plants beautify your home, they also serve as sources of food. Learn more about multi-purpose plants for your garden at HomeGardeningNews.com.
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