Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Japanese Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Nematodes
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Hives, Itchiness, Rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
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
Low calories, Manganese, Potassium, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Added to salads, Powdered and mixed with tea, Used in tea, wine and sweet dishes, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
OCIMUM x citriodorum
Common Name
Peanut
Lemon Basil
In Hindi
मूंगफली
नींबू तुलसी
In German
Erdnuss
Limonenbasilikum
In French
Cacahuète
citron basilic
In Spanish
Maní
Ocimum × citriodorum
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
λεμόνι βασιλικός
In Portuguese
Amendoim
manjericão limão
In Polish
Arachid
Bazylia cytrynowa
In Latin
Peanut
lemon Basilius
Phylum
Vascular plant
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Lemon Basil
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Lemon Basil? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Lemon Basil. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil 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 Lemon Basil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Lemon Basil
Season and care of Peanut and Lemon Basil is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Lemon Basil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Lemon Basil season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Lemon Basil is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Lemon Basil is Neutral.
Peanut and Lemon Basil Physical Information
Peanut and Lemon Basil physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Lemon Basil height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Lemon Basil are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Lemon Basil flower color: White
- Lemon Basil leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Lemon Basil
Care of Peanut and Lemon Basil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Lemon Basil pruning is done 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 Lemon Basil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.