10 Seeds Spilanthes acmella Toothache Plant Edible Herb Garden

Spilanthes acmella, commonly known as Toothache Plant, is a distinctive annual herb recognized for its unique button-shaped yellow flower heads with dark centers. This easy-to-grow plant adds visual interest to herb gardens and containers while offering a bold, tingling sensation when the fresh leaves or flowers are chewed. It thrives in warm weather and provides a steady supply of foliage and blooms throughout the growing season.

The plant works well in culinary applications for adventurous eaters, adding a numbing, citrus-like zing to salads, drinks, and garnishes. It also serves as an attractive ornamental border or bedding plant in sunny gardens. Regular harvesting encourages bushier growth, and the flowers can be used fresh or dried for later use.
Species: Spilanthes acmella
Variety: Toothache Plant
Type: Annual herb
Plant_Habit: Upright, bushy
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-draining, fertile, moist
Days_to_Harvest: 60-90
Zones: 9-11, grown as annual elsewhere
Germination: 10-21 days at 70-75°F
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Pinch back regularly to promote branching