Peanut

Arachis monticola

Native to:
Argentina

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Fabaceae
Genus:
Arachis
Species:
Arachis monticola
USDA Symbol:
ARMO9

Growth Characteristics

Height:
50 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow, orange

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
small mammals, birds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to regions with seasonal rainfall

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–14 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily under warm conditions. Fresh seeds have highest viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI