Plant Information

Peek-A-Boo Spilanthes

Plant Details:

Scientific Name: Acmella oleracea

Common Name: Eyeball Plant

Hardiness Degree: 45°F (7.2°C)

Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer, Autumn

Plant Habit: Spreading, Trailing

Characteristics: Colorful/Attractive Foliage, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 24 - 32" (61 - 81cm)

Height: 12 - 15" (30 - 38cm)

Width: 24 - 30" (61 - 76cm)

Exposure: Sun

General Information: Foliage is more bronze in full sun.
Adds texture and interest to mixed containers.

Grower Information:

Plug crop time: 4 to 5 weeks
Transplant to finish: 7 to 8 weeks

Unique accent plants show off intriguing, olive-shaped, 1-in./2.5-cm, golden yellow flowers with deep burgundy-red eyes on the long, pendulous stems.
Foliage takes on a bronze-green tone in full sun.