Spilanthes oleracea 'Peek A Boo'/Peek-A-Boo Plant

Spilanthes oleracea 'Peek A Boo' / Spilanthes oleracea 'Peek A Boo'
The bronze-green foliage is edible
View Image (Full)

The bronze-green foliage is edible


Flower looks like a yellow eyeball with a red pupil

2007-2020 © OnlinePlantGuide.com All Rights Reserved. Information and images may not be reused without written consent.
Scientific Name: Spilanthes oleracea 'Peek A Boo'
Common Name: Peek-A-Boo Plant
Leaf Type: Broadleaf
Height: 1-2 feet
Spread: to 1 foot
Bloom time: Summer
Flower color: Red
Light Exposure: Sun, Part Sun
Drainage: Well drained, Moist
Rate of Growth: Moderate
Water Requirement: Medium
Maintenance Level: Medium
Comments: This unique, eye catching plant has a weird flower. The round, yellow flower tipped with red looks like an yellowl with a red pupil. The bronzy-green foliage is edible. Plant tends to grow tall and flower bearing stems will lodge. Its chief accet is that it is something different for growing in the garden