Toothache Plant

Type: Open-pollinated
Packet size: 20 seeds

Acmella oleracea. Bullseye Toothache Plant, also known as Spilanthes, Electric Daisy, or Buzz Buttons, is a fascinating herb producing unusual, button-shaped flowers with deep red centers surrounded by bright golden-yellow tips. These distinctive blooms create an eye-catching display in herb gardens, containers, and flower beds.

Traditionally valued for its unique tingling sensation when the flowers or leaves are chewed, Toothache Plant has a long history in herbal gardening. Plants develop a compact, spreading growth habit, typically reaching 12–18 inches tall, and produce colorful blooms throughout the warm growing season. Its unusual appearance and traditional herbal history make it a wonderful addition to any herb garden.

🌱 Growing Information How to Grow Bullseye Toothache Plant from Seed

Planting Depth: Surface sow; lightly press into soil
Seed Spacing: 6–12 inches
Row Spacing: 12–18 inches
Germination Time: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: Approximately 90–120 days
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Plant Height: 12–18 inches

Planting Tips:
Start Bullseye Toothache Plant seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last expected frost or sow directly outdoors after the soil has warmed and all danger of frost has passed. Gently press seeds onto the soil surface, as light helps with germination. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged until seedlings emerge. Transplant outdoors into fertile, well-drained soil, spacing plants approximately 6–12 inches apart. Toothache Plant thrives in warm weather and benefits from regular watering during dry periods. Harvest mature flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming throughout the growing season.

🌱 Excellent for traditional herb gardens, unusual edible flowers, container gardening, raised beds, pollinator gardens, and historical herbal collections.
Pot Size: Medium container (8–12+ inches deep)