Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Eastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Corn Rose, Field Poppy
Habitat
Warmer regions
Fields, Forest edges, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-11
Sunset Zone
-
A1, A2, A3, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Ivory, Black
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Small, flat and dissected
Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Hives
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for insects
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
anti-cancer, Bronchitis, Cough, Jaundice
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for producing cooking oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PAPAVER rhoeas 'American Legion'
Common Name
Peanut
American Legion Field Poppy, Corn Poppy, Field Poppy
In Hindi
मूंगफली
मकई पोस्ता
In German
Erdnuss
Klatschmohn
In French
Cacahuète
Coquelicot
In Spanish
Maní
amapola de maíz
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
καλαμπόκι παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Corn Poppy
In Polish
Arachid
Corn Poppy
In Latin
Peanut
corn Poppy
Phylum
Vascular plant
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Ranunculales
Family
Fabaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Papaver
Subfamily
Faboideae
Papavereae
Properties of Peanut and Corn Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Corn Poppy? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Corn Poppy. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Corn Poppy 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 Corn Poppy 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 Corn Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Corn Poppy
Season and care of Peanut and Corn Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Corn Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Corn Poppy season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Corn Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Corn Poppy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Corn Poppy Physical Information
Peanut and Corn Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Corn Poppy height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Corn Poppy are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Corn Poppy flower color: Red, Ivory and Black
- Corn Poppy leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Corn Poppy
Care of Peanut and Corn Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Corn Poppy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Corn Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.