Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
South America
North America, Canada, Mexico
Types
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Panicum abscissum, Panicum acostia, Panicum amarum
Habitat
Warmer regions
Prairies
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
-
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Green, Orange, Blue Green, Gray Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Oval
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
-
Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
Cattle Fodder, Used as Biofuel
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARACHIS hypogaea
PANICUM virgatum
Common Name
Peanut
Switchgrass
In Hindi
मूंगफली
Switchgrass
In German
Erdnuss
Switchgrass
In French
Cacahuète
switchgrass
In Spanish
Maní
switchgrass
In Greek
Αράπικο φιστίκι
switchgrass
In Portuguese
Amendoim
switchgrass
In Polish
Arachid
switchgrass
In Latin
Peanut
switchgrass
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Dalbergieae
Paniceae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Panicoideae
Properties of Peanut and Switchgrass
Wondering what are the properties of Peanut and Switchgrass? We provide you with everything About Peanut and Switchgrass. Peanut doesn't have thorns and Switchgrass 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 Switchgrass 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 Switchgrass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Peanut and Switchgrass
Season and care of Peanut and Switchgrass is important to know. While considering everything about Peanut and Switchgrass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peanut season is Spring and Switchgrass season is Spring. The type of soil for Peanut is Sandy and for Switchgrass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peanut is Acidic and for Switchgrass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peanut and Switchgrass Physical Information
Peanut and Switchgrass physical information is very important for comparison. Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm whereas Switchgrass height is 150.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Peanut and Switchgrass are as follows:
Peanut flower color: Yellow
Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Switchgrass flower color: Green
- Switchgrass leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Peanut and Switchgrass
Care of Peanut and Switchgrass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peanut pruning is done and Switchgrass pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Switchgrass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.