Toothache Plant Seeds - Herbal Plant

Toothache plant is a fast-growing, herbaceous plant known for its compact, bushy growth and distinctive button-like flower heads. It thrives in warm climates and grows well in full sun with well-drained soil. This plant adapts to garden beds, borders, and container cultivation, making it suitable for small gardens and seasonal planting. It establishes quickly and produces flowers over an extended period during the warm growing season.

Features

• Fast-growing herbaceous plant with bushy growth
• Produces small, button-shaped flower heads
• Suitable for warm and sunny climates
• Adaptable to garden beds, borders, and containers
• Continuous flowering during the growing season

Specifications

• Scientific name: Acmella oleracea
• Common name (US): Toothache Plant
• Seed type / variety: Open-pollinated
• Growth habit: Compact, bushy herb
• USDA zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in cooler regions)
• Planting season: Spring to early summer
• Growing season: Warm season
• Sowing Season: February to May
• Germination time and conditions: 7–14 days in soil temperatures around 20–25°C
• Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering needs: Moderate, consistent moisture
• Mature plant size: 30–45 cm height, 30–40 cm spread
• Plant spacing: 25–30 cm between plants