Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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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
Leaves, Stem
Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Insignificant
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANDROPOGON gerardii
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
Peanut
In Hindi
Big Bluestem grass
मूंगफली
In German
Große Bartgras
Erdnuss
In French
Barbon de Gérard herbe
Cacahuète
In Spanish
hierba andropogon grande
Maní
In Greek
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Vetiver grande grama
Amendoim
In Polish
Big Bluestem trawa
Arachid
In Latin
Big bluestem herba
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Lillosida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Big Bluestem and Peanut
Season and care of Big Bluestem and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Big Bluestem and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Big Bluestem season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Big Bluestem and Peanut Physical Information
Big Bluestem and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Big Bluestem and Peanut are as follows:
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Big Bluestem and Peanut
Care of Big Bluestem and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.