Toothache Plant

This annual produces bronze green foliage and olive shaped flowers with a burgundy eye. Unique flowers make superb bedding or container plants. The leaves and flowers numb the mouth and are said to work better than many commercial products. Toothache Plant also has antibiotic, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties.   50 seeds   PLANTING Spilanthes Acmella oleracea Annual Germination:  7-14 days Seed Planting Depth: on surface, lightly cover Starting Indoors/Outdoors:  Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Provide 70-75 degree soil temperature.Transplant 10-12" apart.  Light Needs:  Full sun to light shade Soil Needs:  Toothache Plant needs fertile, well drained soil Uses: Culinary, medicinal, ornamental