Perennial Peanut (Arachis glabrata) – Yellow-Flowering Ground Cover

Buy Perennial Peanut (Arachis glabrata) for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. This tough, low-growing perennial ground cover is loved for its bright green foliage, cheerful yellow flowers, and easy-care nature in Southern landscapes.

Perennial Peanut is a beautiful choice for sunny areas where you want a softer, flowering ground cover instead of plain mulch or high-maintenance grass. It works well in landscape beds, slopes, borders, open sunny spaces, and areas where erosion can be a problem. Once established, it forms a spreading mat that helps cover bare soil and gives the landscape a clean, natural look.

This plant is especially nice for customers looking for ground cover plants for sale in North Florida, Perennial Peanut near me, lawn alternative plants for the Florida Panhandle, or flowering ground cover for sandy soil. It is not grown for edible peanuts, but it is related to the peanut family and is valued as an ornamental ground cover.

Well adapted to North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates, Perennial Peanut is a great option for homeowners, landscapers, and plant buyers wanting a low-maintenance, warm-season ground cover with yellow blooms.

Plant Care & Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Arachis glabrata
• Common Name: Perennial Peanut, Ornamental Peanut, Rhizoma Peanut
• Plant Type: Perennial ground cover
• Sunlight: Full sun is best; part shade is tolerated but may reduce flowering
• Water Needs: Water regularly until established; more drought tolerant once established
• Mature Size: Usually about 6–12 inches tall, spreading wider over time
• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading, mat-forming ground cover
• USDA Zones: Best in warm climates, generally Zones 8b–11
• Soil: Prefers well-drained soil; performs well in sandy Southern soils
• Bloom Color: Bright yellow flowers
• Bloom Season: Warm season, often spring through summer and into fall in mild weather
• Maintenance: Low maintenance once established
• Spacing: Plant about 12–24 inches apart, depending on how quickly you want coverage
• Winter Care: In colder parts of North Florida, foliage may brown or go dormant after frost and return with warmer weather
• Best Uses: Ground cover, lawn alternative for low foot-traffic areas, erosion control, slopes, sunny beds, borders, and natural landscape areas
• Drought Tolerance: Good once established
• Pollinator Value: ATTRACTS POLLINATORS with its bright yellow flowers
• Edible Use: Not grown as an edible peanut crop

Why Customers Love Perennial Peanut:
Perennial Peanut gives landscapes a cheerful, natural look with very little fuss once it is established. The yellow flowers brighten up sunny areas, and the spreading growth helps cover bare ground where grass may be hard to maintain. It is a great choice for Florida-friendly landscapes, sandy soils, slopes, and warm Southern yards.

Best For:

• Flowering ground cover
• Sunny landscape beds
• Lawn alternative areas
• Slopes and erosion control
• Sandy soil landscapes
• Low-maintenance garden areas
• Borders and open spaces
• Pollinator-friendly landscapes
• Landscapers and wholesale plant buyers

Local Pickup & Availability:
Available for local pickup at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. No shipping at this time. Please contact us for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

Advanced Nursery Growers
1911 McLeod Road
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435

Call: 850-391-2228
Email: info@advancednurserygrowers.com

Wholesale available for qualified nurseries, landscapers, and plant buyers.