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Peanut Grass Plant | Arachis pintoi | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Lawn Alternative India
Peanut Grass Plant | Arachis pintoi | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover Lawn Alternative India
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Peanut Grass Plant — Arachis pintoi | Yellow Flowering Ground Cover & Lawn Alternative
Peanut Grass (Arachis pintoi), also known as Perennial Peanut or Forage Peanut, is a dense, low-growing ground cover that produces cheerful small yellow flowers and forms a lush, weed-suppressing carpet. An excellent low-maintenance lawn alternative for Indian gardens, slopes, and terrace gardens.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name: Arachis pintoi
- Common Names: Peanut Grass, Perennial Peanut, Forage Peanut, Pintoi Peanut
- Family: Fabaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial creeping ground cover
- Height: 15–25 cm
- Flower Colour: Bright yellow, small peanut-like flowers
- Flowering Season: Year-round in warm climates
Growing Conditions
- Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
- Watering: Low to moderate; drought-tolerant once established
- Soil: Tolerates poor, sandy, and clay soils; fixes nitrogen naturally
- Fertilizer: Minimal — nitrogen-fixing plant; light balanced NPK once or twice a year
- Container Suitability: Good in wide shallow pots and grow bags
- Landscaping Uses: Lawn alternative, slope cover, weed suppressor, garden border, terrace ground cover
Care Guide
- Mow or trim occasionally to maintain neat, carpet-like appearance
- Spreads naturally by runners — excellent for covering large areas
- Nitrogen-fixing roots improve soil health naturally
- Highly drought-tolerant once established — ideal for water-wise gardens
Customer FAQs
Q: Can Peanut Grass replace a regular lawn?
A: Yes — it is one of the best low-maintenance lawn alternatives for Indian gardens, requiring far less water and mowing than traditional grass.
Q: Does it spread on its own?
A: Yes — it spreads by surface runners and fills in gaps naturally over time.
Q: Is it safe for children and pets?
A: Yes — it is non-toxic and safe for children and pets to walk on.
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Shipping: ₹80/kg within Kerala. Outside Kerala: no refund/replacement for transit damage. Continuous opening video required for Kerala claims.
Images are representative. Minor natural variation in size, colour, and growth stage is expected and not a defect.
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