Indian Grass

Peanut

About Indian Grass and Peanut

Indian Grass

Peanut

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Grass

Vegetable

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, Texas, Canada, Mexico

South America

Types

Sorghastrum nutans

Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands

Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9 - 1

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm45.72 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm91.44 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green, Blue Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Summer

Light Green

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper

Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan

Green, Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Sandy

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs

Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

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

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

No fertilizers needed

5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Insects

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought and Salt

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Flying insects, Insects

Allergy

Skin irritation

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant

For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SORGHASTRUM nutans

ARACHIS hypogaea

Common Name

Indian Grass

Peanut

In Hindi

भारतीय घास

मूंगफली

In German

Indian Grass

Erdnuss

In French

Herbe indienne

Cacahuète

In Spanish

Hierba india

Maní

In Greek

Ινδικό Grass

Αράπικο φιστίκι

In Portuguese

grama indianas

Amendoim

In Polish

Indyjski Trawa

Arachid

In Latin

Indian Grass

Peanut

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Poales

Fabales

Family

Poaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Sorghastrum

Arachis

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Dalbergieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

91000

1 27800

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Properties of Indian Grass and Peanut

Wondering what are the properties of Indian Grass and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Indian Grass and Peanut. Indian Grass doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Grass has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Peanut has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Grass and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Indian Grass and Peanut

Season and care of Indian Grass and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Grass and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Grass season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.

Indian Grass and Peanut Physical Information

Indian Grass and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Indian Grass and Peanut are as follows:

Indian Grass flower color:
Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow

Care of Indian Grass and Peanut

Care of Indian Grass and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Indian 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.