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Ornamental Peanut

Spreading, easy-to-grow ground cover with delicate yellow flowers. In warm regions, this legume is well-suited for hard-to-mow areas. Or mow once or twice a month for an easily maintained, 1.5" turf substitute. Drought resistant.

Companion Plants

Fountain Grass

Lilyturf

Maiden Grass

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Ornamental Peanut

  • Botanical name

    Arachis glabrata

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    USDA Zone 10 (30°F) to USDA Zone 11 (40°F).

  • Light

    Sun

  • Height

    2-14" (5-36 cm)

  • Habit

    Spreading

  • Feed

    Use high-phosphorus

  • Water

    Weekly during dry spells

  • Bloom Color

    Yellow

  • Bloom Time

    Summer

  • Maintenance

    Keep weed-free

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Helen B.'s collection