Pinto Peanut
Arachis pintoi
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A low-growing, nitrogen-fixing legume groundcover with small orange-yellow flowers and attractive foliage. Widely used in permaculture and tropical/subtropical farming as a living mulch and cover crop.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
The original Arachis pintoi is widely grown; no major cultivars with distinct names are widely recognized, though seed-grown populations vary slightly in vigor and foliage.
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing, nitrogen-fixing legume groundcover with small orange-yellow flowers and attractive foliage. Widely used in permaculture and tropical/subtropical farming as a living mulch and cover crop.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Pinto Peanut grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
South America
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
The original Arachis pintoi is widely grown; no major cultivars with distinct names are widely recognized, though seed-grown populations vary slightly in vigor and foliage.