{"product_id":"10-seeds-spilanthes-acmella-var-oleracea-purpurea-purple-toothache-plant","title":"10 Seeds Spilanthes acmella var. oleracea Purpurea Purple Toothache Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpilanthes acmella var. oleracea Purpurea, commonly called the purple toothache plant, is a distinctive ornamental edible grown for its unusual burgundy-tinted foliage and striking golden-yellow, cone-shaped flower heads. A tender perennial often cultivated as an annual, it forms a compact, bushy mound that adds bold color and texture to beds, borders, and container plantings. The purple-toned leaves contrast beautifully with the warm-toned blooms, and the plant also earns its place in herb and kitchen gardens for the unique tingling sensation its flowers and leaves provide when tasted.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis selection works well as a front-of-border accent, in pollinator-friendly plantings, and in mixed herb containers. It thrives in warm weather, growing quickly through summer and flowering over a long season until frost. Leaves and flower heads can be used fresh in salads, drinks, and garnishes for their distinctive numbing quality. Provide consistent moisture and full sun for the most compact growth and best foliage color. \u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Spilanthes acmella var. oleracea\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Purpurea\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Tender perennial, usually grown as an annual\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Compact, bushy, mounding\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Rich, well-drained, moisture-retentive\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: 90-120\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 9-11\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 10-21 days at 70-75F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, do not cover deeply, keep moist\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-18 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Pinch young plants to encourage branching; harvest flowers and leaves as needed through the season\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663239774344,"sku":"EXGA-682","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_3478d831-361d-4933-8768-7e6dab9ed473.png?v=1791896132","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-spilanthes-acmella-var-oleracea-purpurea-purple-toothache-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}