Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Southwestern United States, California
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Dry areas, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
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Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Pruning
-
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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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
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PENSTEMON eatonii
Common Name
Peanut
Firecracker Penstemon
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Firecracker penstemon
In German
Erdnuss
Kracher penstemon
In French
Cacahuète
Firecracker penstemon
In Spanish
Maní
Penstemon del petardo
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Penstemon do foguete
In Polish
Arachid
petarda penstemon
In Latin
Peanut
Firecracker Persicaria
Family
Fabaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Firecracker 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 Firecracker 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 Firecracker Penstemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon
Season and care of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Firecracker Penstemon season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon Physical Information
Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
- Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Care of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon
Care of Peanut and Firecracker Penstemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.