Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Sorghastrum nutans
Habitat
Warmer regions
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Copper
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
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
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Skin irritation
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
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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
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
SORGHASTRUM nutans
Common Name
Peanut
Indian Grass
In Hindi
मूंगफली
भारतीय घास
In German
Erdnuss
Indian Grass
In French
Cacahuète
Herbe indienne
In Spanish
Maní
Hierba india
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Ινδικό Grass
In Portuguese
Amendoim
grama indianas
In Polish
Arachid
Indyjski Trawa
In Latin
Peanut
Indian Grass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Arachis
Sorghastrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Peanut and Indian Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Indian Grass? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Indian Grass. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Indian Grass 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 Indian Grass 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 Indian Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Indian Grass
Season and care of Peanut and Indian Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Indian Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Indian Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Indian Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Indian Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Indian Grass Physical Information
Peanut and Indian Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Indian Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Indian Grass are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Indian Grass flower color:
- Indian Grass leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Peanut and Indian Grass
Care of Peanut and Indian Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Indian Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.