Toothache Plant
Toothache Plant
Quick Growing Facts
- Culinary
- Medicinal
- Deer Resistant
- Aroma
- Container
- Pollinator
- Indoor
- Butterfly
- Drought
- Rare
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Toothache Plant
Acmella oleracea
Add a little curiosity to your herb garden. Toothache Plant pairs cheerful, button-shaped yellow flowers with lush green leaves—and a surprisingly lively flavor. Also known as Buzz Buttons, Electric Daisy, and Spilanthes, this unusual herb makes a memorable addition to patio pots, herb beds, and edible gardens.
Its edible leaves have a bold, peppery taste, while the flowers create a distinctive tingling sensation followed by temporary numbness. Use the leaves sparingly in salads or cooked dishes, and try small amounts of the flowers as an adventurous garnish.
Easy to grow, hard to overlook
This heat-loving herb grows approximately 12–18 inches tall and wide, with blooms throughout summer and into fall. Give it full sun to partial shade and rich, moist soil that drains well. Grow it as a warm-season annual in cooler climates, and protect it from frost.
Whether you enjoy unusual edible plants or simply want something that starts a conversation, Toothache Plant earns its place in the garden.
Toothache Plant
Acmella oleracea
Add a little curiosity to your herb garden. Toothache Plant pairs cheerful, button-shaped yellow flowers with lush green leaves—and a surprisingly lively flavor. Also known as Buzz Buttons, Electric Daisy, and Spilanthes, this unusual herb makes a memorable addition to patio pots, herb beds, and edible gardens.
Its edible leaves have a bold, peppery taste, while the flowers create a distinctive tingling sensation followed by temporary numbness. Use the leaves sparingly in salads or cooked dishes, and try small amounts of the flowers as an adventurous garnish.
Easy to grow, hard to overlook
This heat-loving herb grows approximately 12–18 inches tall and wide, with blooms throughout summer and into fall. Give it full sun to partial shade and rich, moist soil that drains well. Grow it as a warm-season annual in cooler climates, and protect it from frost.
Whether you enjoy unusual edible plants or simply want something that starts a conversation, Toothache Plant earns its place in the garden.
