Distinctive Flower Heads
Produces unusual rounded yellow flower heads with reddish centers that create a distinctive garden appearance.
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Toothache Plant Seeds
Toothache Plant, scientifically known as Acmella oleracea, is an unusual flowering herb commonly called Paracress, Buzz Buttons, and Electric Daisy. It produces distinctive rounded yellow flowers with reddish centers and attractive green foliage. The leaves and flower heads are known for their characteristic tingling and numbing sensation. This fast-growing herb is suitable for herb gardens, containers, and ornamental plantings. It grows best in warm conditions with full sun, fertile soil, and consistent moisture.
Buzz Buttons
Paracress Herb
Yellow Flowers
Edible Herb
Key Features
Unique Tingling Sensation
Leaves and flowers contain spilanthol, a natural compound associated with a characteristic tingling and numbing sensation.
Fast-Growing Herb
Develops branching stems and attractive green foliage, reaching approximately 12–18 inches tall.
Culinary Herb
Traditionally used in Brazilian and other regional cuisines, particularly in salads, soups, and specialty dishes.
Product Highlights
Scientific name Acmella oleracea
Also known as Paracress
Yellow flowers with red centers
Distinctive tingling sensation
Fast-growing annual herb in cool climates
Edible leaves and flower heads
Suitable for containers and herb gardens
Prefers warm growing conditions
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Acmella oleracea |
| Common Name | Toothache Plant; Paracress; Buzz Buttons; Electric Daisy; Eyeball Plant |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Herb Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Branching, spreading herbaceous plant |
| Flower Color | Yellow with reddish to dark red centers |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | 9–11 as a perennial; grown as an annual in cooler climates |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the danger of frost has passed |
| Seed Starting | Start indoors or direct sow in warm conditions; surface sow and gently press seeds into the growing medium |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 70–75°F (21–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture without waterlogging |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 12–18 inches tall and wide |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12 inches apart |
| Blooming Season | Summer to Fall |
| Plant Uses | Culinary Herb Gardens, Containers, Edible Gardens, and Ornamental Plantings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Start Toothache Plant seeds indoors or prepare an outdoor planting area after the last frost. Use a fine, moist seed-starting mix for better seed-to-soil contact.
Start Toothache Plant seeds indoors or prepare an outdoor planting area after the last frost. Use a fine, moist seed-starting mix for better seed-to-soil contact.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Scatter seeds on the surface of the growing medium and gently press them into the soil. Avoid covering them deeply because light can support germination.
Scatter seeds on the surface of the growing medium and gently press them into the soil. Avoid covering them deeply because light can support germination.
Step 3: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 70–75°F. Provide bright light and avoid allowing the seed-starting mix to dry out.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist and maintain temperatures around 70–75°F. Provide bright light and avoid allowing the seed-starting mix to dry out.
Step 4: Transplant the Seedlings
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor temperatures are suitable, transplant them into fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 12 inches between plants.
Once seedlings develop several true leaves and outdoor temperatures are suitable, transplant them into fertile, well-drained soil. Allow approximately 12 inches between plants.
Step 5: Maintain and Harvest
Provide full sun or partial shade and regular watering. Harvest mature leaves and flower heads as needed. Use edible plant parts in appropriate culinary quantities.
Provide full sun or partial shade and regular watering. Harvest mature leaves and flower heads as needed. Use edible plant parts in appropriate culinary quantities.
Grow Something Unique with Toothache Plant
Add an unusual herb to your garden with Toothache Plant, featuring distinctive yellow-red flower heads and characteristic tingling foliage. Suitable for herb gardens, containers, and culinary plantings, this fast-growing variety brings both visual interest and traditional culinary uses to warm-season gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about Toothache Plant seed germination, its unique flower heads, and culinary uses.
How do you grow Toothache Plant from seeds?
Sow Toothache Plant seeds on the surface of moist, well-drained seed-starting mix and gently press them into the growing medium. Maintain temperatures around 70–75°F (21–24°C), provide light, and keep the soil consistently moist. Germination generally takes approximately 7–14 days. Transplant seedlings outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
Why do Toothache Plant flowers cause a tingling sensation?
Toothache Plant flower heads and leaves contain spilanthol, a naturally occurring compound that produces a distinctive buzzing, tingling, and temporarily numbing sensation in the mouth. This unusual characteristic is why the plant is also called Buzz Buttons and Electric Daisy. The sensation is a botanical and culinary characteristic, not proof of a medical treatment.
Are Toothache Plant leaves and flowers edible?
Yes, Toothache Plant leaves and flower heads are traditionally used as edible ingredients in certain regional cuisines. They can be added in small culinary quantities to salads, soups, and specialty dishes. Their strong, peppery flavor and tingling sensation make them different from common culinary herbs. Introduce only small amounts and avoid medicinal self-treatment or use if you have a known sensitivity.