•Status in Florida: Florida Friendly, Cultivated
•Size at Maturity: Perennial Peanut is a low-growing perennial groundcover, typically reaching heights of about 6 to 12 inches with a spread of 2 to 3 feet.
•Phenology: Perennial Peanut produces small, yellow flowers sporadically throughout the warm season.
•Life Cycle: Perennial
•Bloom Season: Perennial Peanut may bloom sporadically throughout the warm season, with peak bloom occurring in summer and fall.
•Deciduous, Dioecious, Evergreen: Evergreen
•Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
•Soil Texture: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil; Perennial Peanut is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.
•Soil pH: Tolerant of a wide range, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0)
•Moisture Requirements: Moderate moisture; Perennial Peanut prefers evenly moist soil but is drought-tolerant once established.
•Tolerance to Salt Spray: Low tolerance
•Recommended Landscape Uses: Perennial Peanut is commonly used as a groundcover in landscapes and gardens, particularly in areas with poor soil or difficult growing conditions. It can also be used for erosion control on slopes or in roadside plantings.
•Maintenance Tips: Perennial Peanut requires little maintenance once established. It may benefit from occasional mowing or trimming to maintain a tidy appearance.
•Considerations: Perennial Peanut is valued for its dense, weed-suppressing growth habit and attractive foliage. It is relatively low-maintenance and tolerant of heat and drought.
•Deer and/or Rabbit Resistance: Moderately resistant; deer and rabbits may occasionally browse on Perennial Peanut foliage, but it is not typically preferred by these animals.
•Edible: Perennial Peanut is not typically consumed by humans and is not considered edible.
•Medicinal Uses: Perennial Peanut is not known for significant medicinal uses in humans.
•Toxicity to Pets: Perennial Peanut is generally considered non-toxic to pets, but ingestion may cause mild gastrointestinal upset.