Life Span
Annual
Biennial
Type
Vegetable
Bulb, Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
Habitat
Warmer regions
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Flying insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
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
Unknown, Unknown
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
CARDUUS nutans
Common Name
Peanut
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
In Hindi
मूंगफली
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
In German
Erdnuss
Nickende Distel
In French
Cacahuète
Musk Thistle
In Spanish
Maní
Cardo de almizcle
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
musk Thistle
In Portuguese
Amendoim
musk Thistle
In Polish
Arachid
Musk Thistle
In Latin
Peanut
Carduus MOSCHUS
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Cynareae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Carduoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Musk Thistle
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Musk Thistle? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Musk Thistle. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle 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 Musk Thistle and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Musk Thistle
Season and care of Peanut and Musk Thistle is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Musk Thistle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Musk Thistle season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Musk Thistle Physical Information
Peanut and Musk Thistle physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Musk Thistle are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
- Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Musk Thistle
Care of Peanut and Musk Thistle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Musk Thistle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.