Life Span
Annual
  
Annual
  
Type
Vegetable
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
South America
  
America
  
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Habitat
Warmer regions
  
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
8-1
  
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
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow
  
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Sandy
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
No pruning needed
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Common Name
Peanut
  
Lobelia
  
In Hindi
मूंगफली
  
Lobelia
  
In German
Erdnuss
  
Lobelie
  
In French
Cacahuète
  
Lobelia
  
In Spanish
Maní
  
Lobelia
  
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
λοβηλία
  
In Portuguese
Amendoim
  
Lobélia
  
In Polish
Arachid
  
Lobelia
  
In Latin
Peanut
  
Lobelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Vascular plant
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Fabales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Arachis
  
Lobelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Dalbergieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Lobelioideae
  
Properties of Peanut and Lobelia
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Lobelia? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Lobelia. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Lobelia 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 Lobelia 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 Lobelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Lobelia
Season and care of Peanut and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Lobelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Peanut and Lobelia Physical Information
Peanut and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Lobelia are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Lobelia
Care of Peanut and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.