Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Northwestern United States, California
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Phlox adsurgens, Phlox alyssifolia, Phlox amabilis
Habitat
Warmer regions
Moist Soils, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Light Blue, Pink, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Caterpillar, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PHLOX douglasii
Common Name
Peanut
Douglas Moss Phlox, Phlox
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Phlox plant
In German
Erdnuss
Phlox Pflanze
In French
Cacahuète
plante Phlox
In Spanish
Maní
planta de Phlox
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
φυτό phlox
In Portuguese
Amendoim
planta Phlox
In Polish
Arachid
Phlox roślin
In Latin
Peanut
plantae Phlox
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Properties of Peanut and Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Phlox? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Phlox. Peanut doesn't have thorns and 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 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 Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Phlox
Season and care of Peanut and Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Phlox season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Phlox is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Phlox is Neutral, Slightly Acidic.
Peanut and Phlox Physical Information
Peanut and Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Phlox height is 243.84 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Phlox are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Phlox flower color: Light Blue, Pink, Red and White
- Phlox leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Peanut and Phlox
Care of Peanut and Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed and Phlox pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.