Toothache Plant Seeds | Buzz Buttons | 50 Seeds | Heirloom, Non-GMO | Southern Seeds

The Plant That Makes Your Mouth Tingle.

Meet one of the most fascinating plants you’ll ever grow. The Toothache Plant (Acmella oleracea) — also known as Buzz Buttons or Electric Daisy — is famous for its extraordinary flower buds. Chew one of the small, olive-shaped yellow-and-red blooms and you’ll feel an immediate tingling, buzzing, numbing sensation in your mouth. It’s completely safe, totally wild, and absolutely unforgettable. Used for centuries in traditional medicine to numb toothaches, this heirloom herb is a must-have for curious gardeners, herbalists, and anyone who loves a great conversation starter.

What You’ll Love

• The “buzz button” effect — chew a flower bud and feel the tingling, numbing sensation for yourself
• Rich herbal history — used for centuries in traditional medicine for toothache relief
• A true conversation starter — one of the most unique and memorable plants you can grow
• Low-growing and spreading — perfect for containers, garden edges, and borders
• Easy to grow — thrives in containers and garden beds with minimal fuss

Seed Details

• Plant Name: Toothache Plant (Acmella oleracea)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Tender Perennial (usually grown as an annual)
• Height: 6–12 inches
• Days to Maturity: 60–75 days
• USDA Zone: 9–11 (grown as an annual or houseplant elsewhere)
• Origin: American Grown

Growing Instructions

• Sowing: Start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before last frost
• Depth: Press seeds onto the soil surface — they need light to germinate, do not cover
• Germination: Keep soil moist and warm (70–75°F); sprouts in 7–14 days
• Spacing: Transplant outdoors after last frost, 12–15 inches apart
• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining

About Our Seed Packets

• Resealable for convenient long-term storage
• Eco-friendly and recyclable — no plastic
• Includes full growing instructions
• Vigorously tested for highest germination rates
• Custom packets available for weddings, baby showers, and events — just message us!