By the way, unless otherwise noted, all the flowers I mention are easy to grow in this area. English chamomile has a sweet apple flavor and can be steeped for tea or served as a dessert garnish. Note that ragweed sufferers may also be allergic to chamomile and should drink no more than one cup of chamomile cup a day. Anise hyssop is a lavender flower with a sweet, licorice flavor. Use to sweeten any salad or dessert.
Marigolds have a tangy, peppery flavor.
If not using your marigold right away, dry it and store for later. Squash flowers taste great stir-fried. Hollyhock and gladiolus can be used as a garnish or as a container for dip. Both taste bland to slightly bitter. Daylilies, when cooked, taste not unlike asparagus or zucchini.