Peanut
Scientific Name: Arachis hypogaea
Also Known As
- Earthnut
- Goober Pea
- Groundnut
- Monkey Nut
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 1-12
Peanut plant details
Peanut is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Peanut
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: fabales
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: culinary, edible
GROWING CONDITIONS for Peanut
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Peanut - Groundnut - a four foliate legume with spreading habit producing underground fruits (peanuts). Yellow pea like sessile flowers during summer. Source of peanut oil and vegetable protein.
Gardening facts about Peanut plant
How to Grow Peanut
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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