Spilanthes
Spilanthes
Seedlings are available for pick-up only at our farm and plant sales in the Pioneer Valley from mid to late-May. We DO NOT SHIP seedlings at this time. Please do not order if you cannot pick up within that time frame. Enter your pick up date and location here: https://forms.gle/4Us5qbJZG7ad5UrP6 . All refunds take out a 5% admin fee. No refunds after May 1.
3.5” pot
All parts of spilanthes have medicinal properties, including the root, stem, leaf, young flower bud, and flower. Spilanthes has an immune enhancing effect which is useful in the beginning-phase of infections (viral and bacterial), including earaches and colds. One bite of a spilanthes bud and you’ll notice its unique flavor.
View Sawmill’s Herb Profile for more information.
Plant hardiness in MA: Annual
Light preference: Sun
Plant spacing: 18”
Plant height: 12”
Soil requirements: Well drained
Harvest notes: Leaf and flower bud
Photo credit: Sawmill Herb Farm