Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Baccharis sarothroides
Habitat
Warmer regions
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
creamy white
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Needs very little water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Twigs
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
Common Name
Peanut
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
In Hindi
मूंगफली
desert broom
In German
Erdnuss
Wüste Besen
In French
Cacahuète
desert broom
In Spanish
Maní
escoba del desierto
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
desert broom
In Portuguese
Amendoim
vassoura do deserto
In Polish
Arachid
desert broom
In Latin
Peanut
desert broom
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Astereae
Properties of Peanut and Desert Broom
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Desert Broom? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Desert Broom. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom 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 Desert Broom and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Desert Broom
Season and care of Peanut and Desert Broom is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Desert Broom Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Desert Broom season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Desert Broom Physical Information
Peanut and Desert Broom physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Desert Broom are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Desert Broom flower color: White
- Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Desert Broom
Care of Peanut and Desert Broom include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.