Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Types
Karl Feather Reed Grass
Avalanche
Eldorado
Overdam
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Forest margins, gardens, Grassland, Humid climates
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light brown
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
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gold, Tan
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Oval
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Spores
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
Whole plant
Seeds
Other Uses
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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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Feather Reed Grass
Peanut
In Hindi
पंख ईख घास
मूंगफली
In German
Feather Reed Grass
Erdnuss
In French
Feather Reed Herbe
Cacahuète
In Spanish
Pluma Reed Hierba
Maní
In Greek
Αστραπή Reed Χόρτο
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Pena Reed grama
Amendoim
In Polish
Pióro Reed trawy
Arachid
In Latin
Pluma Grass
Peanut
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Calamagrostis
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Aveneae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Pooideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Feather Reed Grass and Peanut
Season and care of Feather Reed Grass and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Feather Reed Grass and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Feather Reed Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Feather Reed Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Feather Reed Grass and Peanut Physical Information
Feather Reed Grass and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Feather Reed Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Feather Reed Grass and Peanut are as follows:
Feather Reed Grass flower color: Light brown
Feather Reed Grass leaf color: Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Peanut
Care of Feather Reed Grass and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Feather Reed 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 . In summer Feather Reed 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.