(P) Purpurea Toothache Plant seeds 0.1g (210718)

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🌼 Toothache Plant ‘Purpurea’
🌼 Botanical Name: Acmella oleracea
🌼 Type: Annual

Toothache Plant ‘Purpurea’ is a unique and eye-catching plant grown for its striking yellow and red button-shaped flowers and dark purple-tinged foliage. Famous for its natural numbing effect when chewed, it’s both ornamental and medicinal, making it a fascinating addition to gardens and containers.

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Annual
✔ Height: 30–40cm
✔ Spread: 30–40cm
✔ Flowers: June – October
✔ Position: Full sun or partial shade

🌱 Growing Information

✔ Sow: March – April under cover or May outdoors after frost
✔ Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C
✔ Spacing: Thin or transplant to 30cm apart
✔ Care: Water regularly; pinch back to encourage bushier growth

🌼 Why You’ll Love It

✔ Unusual button-like flowers
✔ Natural numbing sensation when tasted
✔ Attractive purple-tinged foliage
✔ Great conversation starter plant

✨ Top Tip

Chew a small piece of flower or leaf for a mild tingling effect — always try a tiny amount first.

🌷 Perfect For

✔ Containers & borders
✔ Sensory and medicinal gardens
✔ Edible & unusual plant collections
✔ Pollinator-friendly planting

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