Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Herbs
  
Origin
South America
  
Europe, Asia
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Dry areas, Roadsides, stream banks, Stream side, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
White, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Gray Green, Gray
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Arrowhead
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought, Dry soil
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, 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
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Caterpillars, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Frost
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Flying insects, Insects, Spider Mites
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Avoid during Pregnancy, Headache, Stomach pain, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Arthritis, Cold, constipation, Fever, Insomia, Migraines, Upset stomach
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Making Perfumes, Making Shampoo, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
NEPETA cataria
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Cat Nip, Catnip
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
कटनीप
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Katzenminze
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
cataire
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
Catnip
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
Είδος δυόσμου
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
catnip
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Kocimiętka
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
catnip
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Lamiaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Nepeta
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Mentheae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Nepetoideae
  
Properties of Peanut and Catnip
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Catnip? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Catnip. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Catnip 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 Catnip 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 Catnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Catnip
Season and care of Peanut and Catnip is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Catnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Catnip season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Catnip is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Catnip is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Catnip Physical Information
Peanut and Catnip physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Catnip height is 980.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Catnip are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Catnip flower color: White and Lavender
- Catnip leaf color: Gray Green and Gray
Care of Peanut and Catnip
Care of Peanut and Catnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Catnip pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Catnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.