Eye Ball Plant at Darla Ferguson blog

Eye Ball Plant. The flowers are yellow with distinct dark red centers look like little eyeballs popping out above the lush foliage. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb, spilanthes is now prized for the style and whimsy it brings to the garden. The common names for this species are reflective of its characteristics (when it is flowering, it can resemble an eyeball). Being conscious of a tooth is never a good thing. Curiosity about a natural remedy led me to acmella oleracea, commonly known as toothache plant, eyeball plant, paracress, sichuan buttons, buzz buttons, ting flower and electric daisy. Spilanthes, also known by the common names of eyeball plant, toothache plant, or buzz buttons, is an herbaceous plant that is originally native to the tropics but has since been cultivated throughout the world. Sometimes called “eyeball plant” for its unique oval blooms. When in bloom, this unusual plant attracts fireflies, bees, butterflies, and songbirds.

Curiosity about a natural remedy led me to acmella oleracea, commonly known as toothache plant, eyeball plant, paracress, sichuan buttons, buzz buttons, ting flower and electric daisy. The flowers are yellow with distinct dark red centers look like little eyeballs popping out above the lush foliage. Being conscious of a tooth is never a good thing. Spilanthes, also known by the common names of eyeball plant, toothache plant, or buzz buttons, is an herbaceous plant that is originally native to the tropics but has since been cultivated throughout the world. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb, spilanthes is now prized for the style and whimsy it brings to the garden. Sometimes called “eyeball plant” for its unique oval blooms. The common names for this species are reflective of its characteristics (when it is flowering, it can resemble an eyeball). When in bloom, this unusual plant attracts fireflies, bees, butterflies, and songbirds.

Growing and Caring for Eyeball Plants

Eye Ball Plant Traditionally used as a medicinal herb, spilanthes is now prized for the style and whimsy it brings to the garden. When in bloom, this unusual plant attracts fireflies, bees, butterflies, and songbirds. The common names for this species are reflective of its characteristics (when it is flowering, it can resemble an eyeball). The flowers are yellow with distinct dark red centers look like little eyeballs popping out above the lush foliage. Spilanthes, also known by the common names of eyeball plant, toothache plant, or buzz buttons, is an herbaceous plant that is originally native to the tropics but has since been cultivated throughout the world. Being conscious of a tooth is never a good thing. Curiosity about a natural remedy led me to acmella oleracea, commonly known as toothache plant, eyeball plant, paracress, sichuan buttons, buzz buttons, ting flower and electric daisy. Traditionally used as a medicinal herb, spilanthes is now prized for the style and whimsy it brings to the garden. Sometimes called “eyeball plant” for its unique oval blooms.