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, Texas, Canada, Mexico
South America
Types
Sorghastrum nutans
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
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
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Sorghastrum
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.