This incredibly hardy, beautiful and potent plant has found its way to the base of many a tree at Edible Acres. Technically edible as well, we use this robust plant mainly as an very strong aromatic ground covering defender of young trees and as a boundary plant.

Are geraniums edible?

Both the flowers and aromatic foliage of geraniums are edible and can be used for culinary purposes.

Are geraniums leaves edible for humans?

A: The leaves of scented geraniums (and all parts of the plant) are safe to eat, but the leaves and flowers are most often used as scents and flavoring. Your lemon geranium is one of the most-used of the scented group, which includes nutmeg, rose, orange, peppermint, chocolate, etc.