I went online to see what other information I could find out about the Echinacea (Cone Flower ) It said Yes you can eat their petals, But mostly they make a tea from the flower itself! The Cone Flower has been known to help with several, ailments, even considered a type of antibiotic. They are researching the flowers affects on many different medical aspects, all the way down to showing it's positive aspects on those affected with HIV... SO YEAH, MAKE TEA!!! Now I'm seriously fixing to plant some for myself cause it mentioned helping with asthma & God help I Have Asthma.