Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
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, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Found
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Peanut
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Erdnuss
Große Bartgras
In French
Cacahuète
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Maní
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Arachid
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Peanut
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Big Bluestem
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Big Bluestem? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Big Bluestem. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Big Bluestem doesn't have thorns. Also Peanut does not have fragrant flowers. Peanut has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria and Big Bluestem has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling and Urticaria. 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 Peanut and Big Bluestem and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Peanut and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Big Bluestem season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Peanut and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Big Bluestem
Care of Peanut and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.