Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Perennial
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
South America
  
Types
Astilbe biternata, Astilbe chinensis, Astilbe thunbergii
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mountain tops, Woodlands
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9*2
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Transplanting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water Deeply
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead flowers
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, organic fertlizers
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Root knot nematode, Scorch, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent weeds
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Alzheimer’s Disease, Colon Cancer, Coronary diseases, Energy, Fertility, Fights Depression, Gallbladder Diseases, Heart problems, Infections, Minerals, Nerve pain, Regulates Blood Sugar, Stomach Cancer
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used for bedding in gardens
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
ASTILBE 'Bridal Veil' ('('Brautschleier')')
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Astilbe, Bridal Veil Astilbe
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Astilbe
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Prachtspieren
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Astilbe
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Astilbe
  
Maní
  
In Greek
astilbe
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
astilbe
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
astilbe
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Artemisia
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Saxifragaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Astilbe
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Season and Care of Astilbe and Peanut
Season and care of Astilbe and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Astilbe and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Astilbe season is Spring and Summer and Peanut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Astilbe is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Astilbe is Acidic, Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Astilbe and Peanut Physical Information
Astilbe and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Astilbe height is 61.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Astilbe and Peanut are as follows:
Astilbe flower color: White
Astilbe leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Astilbe and Peanut
Care of Astilbe and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Astilbe pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead flowers and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Astilbe needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.