Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South 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
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Virginia water horehound
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
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
Orange, Tan, Brown
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, 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
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, 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
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
Peanut
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Broomsedge grass
In German
Erdnuss
broomsedge Gras
In French
Cacahuète
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Maní
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Arachid
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Peanut
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Broomsedge. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Broomsedge
Season and care of Peanut and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Broomsedge season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Broomsedge Physical Information
Peanut and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Broomsedge are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Broomsedge flower color: Not Available
- Broomsedge leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Broomsedge
Care of Peanut and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.