Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southwestern United States
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Deers, Insects
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat
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, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
MUHLENBERGIA rigens
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Deer Grass
Peanut
In Hindi
हिरण घास
मूंगफली
In German
Deer Grass
Erdnuss
In French
cerfs Herbe
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Ciervo Hierba
Maní
In Greek
ελάφια Grass
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
cervos grama
Amendoim
In Polish
Deer Trawa
Arachid
In Latin
deer Grass
Peanut
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Muhlenbergia
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Chloridoideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Deer Grass and Peanut
Season and care of Deer Grass and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Deer Grass and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Deer Grass season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Deer Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Deer Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Deer Grass and Peanut Physical Information
Deer Grass and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Deer Grass height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Deer Grass and Peanut are as follows:
Deer Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Deer Grass leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Deer Grass and Peanut
Care of Deer Grass and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Deer Grass pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Deer Grass 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.