Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Vegetable
Origin
Australia
South America
Types
Not Available
Runner Peanuts, Virginia Peanuts, Spanish Peanuts
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
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
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
No
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diarrhea, Eczema, Itchiness, Low blood pressure, sneezing, Swelling, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
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
Flowers
Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
ARACHIS hypogaea
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Peanut
In Hindi
strawflower
मूंगफली
In German
Strohblume
Erdnuss
In French
strawflower
Cacahuète
In Spanish
strawflower
Maní
In Greek
strawflower
Αράπικο φιστίκι
In Portuguese
strawflower
Amendoim
In Polish
strawflower
Arachid
In Latin
strawflower
Peanut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Arachis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Dalbergieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Faboideae
Properties of Strawflower and Peanut
Wondering what are the properties of Strawflower and Peanut? We provide you with everything About Strawflower and Peanut. Strawflower doesn't have thorns and Peanut doesn't have thorns. Also Strawflower does not have fragrant flowers. Strawflower has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Peanut has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Strawflower and Peanut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Strawflower and Peanut
Season and care of Strawflower and Peanut is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Peanut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Peanut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Peanut is Sandy while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Peanut is Acidic.
Strawflower and Peanut Physical Information
Strawflower and Peanut physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Peanut height is 45.72 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Peanut are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peanut flower color: Yellow
- Peanut leaf color: Yellow
Care of Strawflower and Peanut
Care of Strawflower and Peanut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peanut pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Strawflower 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.