Toothache Plant Seeds – Acmella oleracea Flower Plant

Toothache Plant is a fast-growing, unique herbaceous plant known for its distinctive yellow cone-shaped flowers that create a tingling, numbing sensation when chewed. Traditionally used in herbal remedies and culinary applications, it is also valued as an ornamental plant in herb gardens and edible landscapes. The attractive foliage and unusual blooms make it a conversation piece in any garden while also offering traditional medicinal uses.

Features

• Unique tingling, numbing flower sensation
• Bright yellow cone-shaped ornamental blooms
• Fast-growing edible and medicinal herb
• Ideal for herb gardens and containers
• Attracts pollinators such as bees
• Heat-loving and easy to grow
• Distinctive culinary and herbal plant

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Acmella oleracea
• Common Name (US): Toothache Plant / Szechuan Button / Electric Daisy
• Seed Type / Variety: Edible Herbaceous Flowering Plant
• Growth Habit: Low-growing spreading annual or short-lived perennial
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler climates)
• Planting Season: Spring to Early Summer
• Growing Season: Summer through Fall
• Sowing Season: After last frost in Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 6–12 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart