1 Packet of ~50 Seeds.

Known mostly for their beautiful seed pods (used in dry flower arrangements) this biennial plant also shines as a low maintenance edible. The young leaves, flower buds, flowers and seeds are all edible, with a spicy mustard flavor. The flowers are my favorite part to eat. Once established, Honesty easily self-sows, so if you don’t want them to come back be sure to harvest the lovely seed heads before they break open. Thrives in part shade (or sun), making them a great choice for mustardy flavors in the forest garden. Along with feeding humans, these are the earliest brassicaceae flowers in my garden, making them a spring treat for syrphid flies and other beneficial insects.

Plant 1/4” deep, in spring, either in containers or directly in place. If direct sowing plant 2-3 seeds in each placement, with placements 12”+ apart.

Seed pod photo by Leslie Seaton