Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
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Habitat
Warmer regions
Loamy soils, meadows, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
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1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Lavender, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leafhoppers, Pink Root, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
allergic conjunctivitis, breathing problems, Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Improve skin tone, Restores Hair Colour, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Increases moisture in air, Prevent Soil Erosion
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
Aging, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Cutflower, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PHLOX maculata
Common Name
Peanut
Meadow Phlox
In Hindi
मूंगफली
मैदानी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
Erdnuss
Wiese Phlox
In French
Cacahuète
Meadow Phlox
In Spanish
Maní
prado Phlox
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
Meadow Phlox
In Portuguese
Amendoim
Meadow Phlox
In Polish
Arachid
łąka Phlox
In Latin
Peanut
Phlox meadow
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Peanut and Meadow Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Meadow Phlox? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Meadow Phlox. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Meadow Phlox
Season and care of Peanut and Meadow Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Meadow Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Meadow Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Meadow Phlox is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Meadow Phlox is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Meadow Phlox Physical Information
Peanut and Meadow Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Meadow Phlox height is 60.00 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Meadow Phlox are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Meadow Phlox flower color: White, Pink, Lavender and Violet
- Meadow Phlox leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Meadow Phlox
Care of Peanut and Meadow Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Meadow Phlox 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 Meadow Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.