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Toothache Plant Seeds, Yellow
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Toothache Plant Seeds, Yellow
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Closeup of Yellow Toothache Plant held in the teeth of a gardener.

Toothache Plant Seeds,
Yellow

4.419 ReviewsSKU: #HB250Min. seed count: 75
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Description

These potent little flowers are a pretty yellow throughout. Stocky plants produce a profusion of canary-colored flowers that are incredibly potent. Flowers retain their numbing qualities when dried or made into a tincture.

Growing Tips: Start indoors 3-4 weeks before last frost. Light speeds germination. Final place in garden needs full sun.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Acmella oleracea
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
Full sun
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
60–75
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
10 in.
Ideal Temperature
70°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

Start seeds indoors 3 to 4 weeks before your last frost date and transplant out once the last frost has passed, or direct sow after your last frost. This plant is not frost hardy. Seedlings appear in 7 to 14 days at an ideal germination temperature of 70 to 78 degrees F, and the stocky plants reach maturity in about 60 to 75 days.

How to Sow and Plant

  • Seeds germinate in 5-7 days.
  • Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost date, then transplant out after last frost date, or direct sow after last frost has passed.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 70-78 F.

How to Grow

  • Prefers full sun.
  • Provide well-drained soil.
  • Space plants 12-18 inches apart.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • A pest- and disease-free plant.

How to Save Seeds

  • Allow the flowerhead containing the seeds to completely mature and dry on the plant, then clip off the flowerhead and place in a container.
  • Working over the top of another clean, opened container, rub the flowerheads to separate the seeds.
  • Store over winter in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

Should I cover Toothache Plant Yellow seeds with soil?

No. Surface sow them, because light speeds germination.

Where should I plant Toothache Plant Yellow, and how much room does it need?

The final place in the garden needs full sun. Provide well-drained soil and space plants about 10 inches apart, in beds, borders, containers, or hanging baskets.

What do the flowers of Toothache Plant Yellow look like?

These potent little flowers are a pretty yellow throughout, and the stocky plants produce a profusion of canary-colored blooms.

Customer reviews

4.4 / 5 19 Reviews

What gardeners are saying

  • Buzzing, numbing bite: Chewing a bud tingles and numbs the mouth like pop rocks.

  • Mounding ground cover: Low, spreading plants fill pots and edges about two feet wide.

  • Long-lasting blooms: Yellow button flowers last and last with little deadheading.

  • Conversation piece: A favorite to hand to guests and kids for the surprise.

  • Growing tips: Seedlings start tiny and slow; be patient and avoid soggy soil.

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