Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
Europe, Asia
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Blue Oat grass
Habitat
Warmer regions
Cropland, gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Does not require lot of watering, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Asthma, Itchy eyes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
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
Arthritis, Headache, Stomach pain
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 a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
ARRHENATHERUM
Common Name
Peanut
Oatgrass
In German
Erdnuss
Ährengras
In French
Cacahuète
Folle avoine
In Spanish
Maní
oat Grass
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
βρώμη Grass
In Portuguese
Amendoim
aveia-
In Polish
Arachid
Owies trawa
In Latin
Peanut
oat Grass
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Aveneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Danthonioideae
Properties of Peanut and Oatgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Oatgrass? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Oatgrass. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Oatgrass
Season and care of Peanut and Oatgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Oatgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Oatgrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Oatgrass is Loam while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Oatgrass is Acidic, Neutral.
Peanut and Oatgrass Physical Information
Peanut and Oatgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Oatgrass height is 20.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Oatgrass are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Oatgrass flower color: Brown
- Oatgrass leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Oatgrass
Care of Peanut and Oatgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Oatgrass 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 Oatgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.