Spilanthes
Acmella oleracea
Description: Spilanthes, also known as the "Toothache Plant" or "Electric Daisy," is a unique, fast-growing annual herb prized for its bright yellow, button-like flowers with a red-orange center. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it a great addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers. Known for its distinctive tingling sensation when chewed, Spilanthes is both an ornamental and medicinal powerhouse with a long history of traditional use.
Wildlife Benefits: Spilanthes’ nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to numb toothaches and support immune health, Spilanthes contains natural antimicrobial and immune-boosting compounds. Its leaves and flowers can be chewed fresh or used in tinctures, teas, and salves for their soothing and stimulating properties.
Native Status: Native to tropical regions of South America, Spilanthes thrives in warm, humid climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long bloom period and abundant nectar, Spilanthes supports a variety of pollinators throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–18 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but Tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Spilanthes thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires regular watering. Harvest leaves and flowers regularly to encourage continued production.
Grow Spilanthes for its bold flowers, pollinator appeal, and medicinal benefits—an easy-to-grow herb that adds a playful, functional twist to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Acmella oleracea
Description: Spilanthes, also known as the "Toothache Plant" or "Electric Daisy," is a unique, fast-growing annual herb prized for its bright yellow, button-like flowers with a red-orange center. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it a great addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers. Known for its distinctive tingling sensation when chewed, Spilanthes is both an ornamental and medicinal powerhouse with a long history of traditional use.
Wildlife Benefits: Spilanthes’ nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to numb toothaches and support immune health, Spilanthes contains natural antimicrobial and immune-boosting compounds. Its leaves and flowers can be chewed fresh or used in tinctures, teas, and salves for their soothing and stimulating properties.
Native Status: Native to tropical regions of South America, Spilanthes thrives in warm, humid climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long bloom period and abundant nectar, Spilanthes supports a variety of pollinators throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–18 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but Tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Spilanthes thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires regular watering. Harvest leaves and flowers regularly to encourage continued production.
Grow Spilanthes for its bold flowers, pollinator appeal, and medicinal benefits—an easy-to-grow herb that adds a playful, functional twist to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots
Acmella oleracea
Description: Spilanthes, also known as the "Toothache Plant" or "Electric Daisy," is a unique, fast-growing annual herb prized for its bright yellow, button-like flowers with a red-orange center. Its low-growing, spreading habit makes it a great addition to herb gardens, borders, and containers. Known for its distinctive tingling sensation when chewed, Spilanthes is both an ornamental and medicinal powerhouse with a long history of traditional use.
Wildlife Benefits: Spilanthes’ nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a beneficial addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Medicinal Benefits: Traditionally used to numb toothaches and support immune health, Spilanthes contains natural antimicrobial and immune-boosting compounds. Its leaves and flowers can be chewed fresh or used in tinctures, teas, and salves for their soothing and stimulating properties.
Native Status: Native to tropical regions of South America, Spilanthes thrives in warm, humid climates and adapts well to Georgia’s growing conditions.
Pollinator Friendliness: With its long bloom period and abundant nectar, Spilanthes supports a variety of pollinators throughout the growing season.
Planting Guidelines:
Height: 12–18 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Sun/Shade: Prefers Full Sun but Tolerates Partial Shade
How to Grow: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost or direct sow in warm soil after the last frost. Spilanthes thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and requires regular watering. Harvest leaves and flowers regularly to encourage continued production.
Grow Spilanthes for its bold flowers, pollinator appeal, and medicinal benefits—an easy-to-grow herb that adds a playful, functional twist to any garden.
Available in 2.5 inch pots