Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Western United States, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Bouteloua gracilis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Open Plains, Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Purple, Blue Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife
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
Cuts
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Seeds, Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
BOUTELOUA gracilis 'Blonde Ambition'
Common Name
Peanut
Blonde Ambition Blue Grama Grass, Blue Grama Grass
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Blue Grama Grass
In German
Erdnuss
Blau Grama Grass
In French
Cacahuète
Boutelou gracieux
In Spanish
Maní
Azul Grama Grass
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Μπλε Grama Grass
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Azul Grama Grama
In Polish
Arachid
Niebieski Grama Trawa
In Latin
Peanut
Blue Grama Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Blue Grama Grass. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass 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 Blue Grama Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass
Season and care of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Blue Grama Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Blue Grama Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Blue Grama Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Blue Grama Grass is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Blue Grama Grass Physical Information
Peanut and Blue Grama Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Blue Grama Grass height is 91.44 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Blue Grama Grass flower color: Blue Violet
- Blue Grama Grass leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass
Care of Peanut and Blue Grama Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Blue Grama Grass pruning is done . In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Grama Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.