{"product_id":"perennial-peanut","title":"Perennial Peanut","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"171\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"105\" data-end=\"171\"\u003ePerennial Peanut Plant in 10-Inch Pot Available in Jupiter, FL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"173\" data-end=\"681\"\u003ePerennial Peanut (\u003cem data-start=\"191\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eArachis glabrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a standout choice for South Florida gardeners seeking beauty, resilience, and function in one plant. This sun-loving, mat-forming groundcover produces bright yellow blooms while naturally enriching the soil by fixing atmospheric nitrogen—a major win for fruit tree guilds, edible landscapes, and regenerative garden systems. Once established, it creates a dense, low-maintenance carpet that suppresses weeds, holds moisture, and thrives without synthetic fertilizers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eSold in a 10-inch pot, this larger-sized starter ensures faster establishment and fuller coverage in your landscape or orchard understory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"892\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun preferred—at least 6 to 8 hours daily. Will tolerate light shade but blooms and spreads best with ample sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established. Keep soil evenly moist during the first 4–6 weeks to support deep root growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers sandy or loamy soils with good drainage. Performs well in poor, dry soils and does not tolerate standing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not needed. As a legume, Perennial Peanut fixes nitrogen through its roots, improving fertility for nearby plants and trees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-growing, spreading perennial that forms a dense, weed-suppressing mat. Reaches 6–12 inches tall and spreads widely via rhizomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1569\"\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e USDA Zones 8–11. Heat-tolerant and drought-resistant. Grows year-round in South Florida with minimal dormancy during brief cool periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1724\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very low. Trim edges if needed to contain spread. 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