Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Grass
  
Vegetable
  
Origin
Mexico, South-Central United States, Southeastern United States
  
South America
  
Types
Dallas Blues grass, Rotstrahlbush grass
  
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
  
Habitat
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
  
Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
  
Not Available
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Tan, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Brown
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Grass like
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Salt
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
  
Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
No pruning needed
  
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
  
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Ladybug
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Not Available
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Not Available
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ladybug beetles
  
Flying insects, Insects
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
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
Whole plant
  
Seeds
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
For making oil, Used As Food, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in salads
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Panicum virgatum
  
ARACHIS hypogaea
  
Common Name
Shenandoah grass, switchgrass
  
Peanut
  
In Hindi
Shenandoah grass
  
मूंगफली
  
In German
Shenandoah grass
  
Erdnuss
  
In French
Shenandoah grass
  
Cacahuète
  
In Spanish
Shenandoah grass
  
Maní
  
In Greek
Shenandoah grass
  
Αράπικο φιστίκι
  
In Portuguese
Shenandoah grass
  
Amendoim
  
In Polish
Shenandoah grass
  
Arachid
  
In Latin
Shenandoah grass
  
Peanut
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Cyperales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Poaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Muhlenbergia
  
Arachis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Dalbergieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Shenandoah Grass and Peanut
Season and care of Shenandoah Grass and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Shenandoah Grass and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shenandoah Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peanut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Shenandoah Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peanut is Acidic.
Shenandoah Grass and Peanut Physical Information
Shenandoah Grass and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Shenandoah Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Shenandoah Grass and Peanut are as follows:
Shenandoah Grass flower color: Pink
Shenandoah Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Peanut
Care of Shenandoah Grass and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shenandoah Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Shenandoah Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peanut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.