Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warmer regions
Lower slopes, marshes, Mountain Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Oval
Lanceolate
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
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
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
Pruning
No pruning needed
cut main flower spike, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize when new
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Healthy tree, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Sometimes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
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
No Medicinal Use
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, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
MISCANTHUS sinensis 'Gracillimus'
Common Name
Peanut
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Maiden Grass
In Hindi
मूंगफली
maiden grass
In German
Erdnuss
Mädchen Gras
In French
Cacahuète
herbe de jeune fille
In Spanish
Maní
hierba doncella
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
παρθενική γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Amendoim
grama de solteira
In Polish
Arachid
panieńskie trawy
In Latin
Peanut
virgo herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Maiden Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Maiden Grass? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Maiden Grass. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Maiden 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 Maiden 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 Maiden Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Maiden Grass
Season and care of Peanut and Maiden Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Maiden Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Maiden Grass season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Maiden Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Maiden Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Maiden Grass Physical Information
Peanut and Maiden Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Maiden Grass height is 150.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Maiden Grass are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Maiden Grass flower color: Red and White
- Maiden Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Maiden Grass
Care of Peanut and Maiden Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Maiden Grass pruning is done cut main flower spike and Remove dead leaves. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Maiden Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.