Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants
Vegetable
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
South America
Types
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Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Habitat
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Antispasmodic
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
Seeds
Other Uses
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHLOX maculata
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Meadow Phlox
Peanut
In Hindi
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
मूंगफली
In German
Wiese Phlox
Erdnuss
In French
Meadow Phlox
Cacahuète
In Spanish
prado Phlox
Maní
In Greek
Meadow Phlox
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
Meadow Phlox
Amendoim
In Polish
łąka Phlox
Arachid
In Latin
Phlox meadow
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Meadow Phlox and Peanut
Season and care of Meadow Phlox and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Meadow Phlox and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Meadow Phlox season is Summer and Peanut season is Summer. The type of soil for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Meadow Phlox and Peanut Physical Information
Meadow Phlox and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Meadow Phlox and Peanut are as follows:
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Meadow Phlox and Peanut
Care of Meadow Phlox and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Meadow Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done . In summer Meadow Phlox 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.