Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Perennial, Shrub
Origin
South America
Northwestern United States, Canada
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
sharpleaf penstemon, white-margined beardtongue, lowland beardtongue
Habitat
Warmer regions
foothill woods, High elevation, Open areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Narrow and lance shape
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
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
Needs less watering, Requires regular watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
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
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
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
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, 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
Recovering internal injuries, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Container, Used as Ornamental plant, Veterinarian uses
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PENSTEMON fruticosus 'Purple Haze'
Common Name
Peanut
Bush Penstemon, Shrubby Penstemon
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Bush Penstemon
In German
Erdnuss
Bush Penstemon
In French
Cacahuète
Bush Penstemon
In Spanish
Maní
Bush Penstemon
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Μπους Penstemon
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Bush, Penstemon
In Polish
Arachid
Bush Penstemon
In Latin
Peanut
Persicaria Bush
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Bush Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Bush Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Bush Penstemon. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Bush Penstemon
Season and care of Peanut and Bush Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Bush Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Bush Penstemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Bush Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Bush Penstemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Bush Penstemon Physical Information
Peanut and Bush Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Bush Penstemon height is 45.72 cm and width 40.64 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Bush Penstemon are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Bush Penstemon flower color: Purple
- Bush Penstemon leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Bush Penstemon
Care of Peanut and Bush Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Bush Penstemon 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 Bush Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.