Toothache Plant (Spilanthes oleracea)

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Plant Habit:	Herb/Forb
Life cycle:	Perennial
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F)
Plant Height:	12-18 inches
Plant Spread:	12 inches
Leaves:	Unusual foliage color
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Bi-Color: Yellow/purple
Uses:	Medicinal Herb Suitable as Annual

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Posted by Trish (Grapevine, TX - Zone 8a) on Sep 21, 2011 8:06 PM concerning plant:

Can be grown as an annual.
Used medicinally because of its anaesthetic properties- chew the leaves, and your mouth will be numb.

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Posted by lovesblooms (Maryland - Zone 7a) on Feb 13, 2015 3:20 PM concerning plant:

The kids liked taking a tiny nibble off a leaf last season--and so did I. I'm sowing a few more in case it doesn't come back this year. It grew fine in almost complete shade, too.

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Spilanthes Toothache Plant (Spilanthes oleracea)