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🌿 ‘Yellow’ Perennial Peanut (Arachis glabrata) — Florida’s Favorite Living Carpet of Sunshine 🌞💛
Blanket your landscape with vibrant golden blooms, healthy soil, and year-round beauty!
The ‘Yellow’ Perennial Peanut is a beloved Florida groundcover that thrives where turfgrass fails — offering eco-friendly color, nitrogen-fixing power, and low-maintenance charm. Shipped in a 1-gallon container, this vigorous variety is ready to spread, bloom, and transform your lawn into a self-sustaining paradise.
🌿 Quick Facts (At-a-Glance)
| Category | Details |
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| Botanical Name | Arachis glabrata (‘Yellow’) |
| Common Name | Yellow Perennial Peanut, Ornamental Peanut |
| Plant Type | Warm-season perennial legume groundcover |
| Sale Size | 1-gallon (4" starter also available) |
| Mature Height & Width | 6–12 in. tall (mowed lower); spreads by underground rhizomes |
| USDA Zones | 8b–11 |
| Sun Requirements | Full sun (6+ hours); light shade tolerated |
| Cold Hardiness | Top growth damaged below 30°F; rhizomes overwinter and re-sprout |
| Growth Habit | Low, spreading, dense, and self-repairing |
| Spacing | 12–18 in. apart for quick ground coverage |
🌼 What Makes the ‘Yellow’ Variety Special
- Classic golden-yellow flowers — the original perennial peanut bloom!
- Long blooming season — spring through fall, with peak color in summer.
- Dense mat-forming habit — creates a lush “living mulch” that suppresses weeds.
- Tried & true — widely planted across Florida for over 30 years in roadsides, orchards, and home landscapes.
- Pollinator-friendly — tiny native bees love its blossoms.
🌱 Top Benefits & Uses
💧 Water-wise Lawn Alternative
Once established, it’s drought-tough and requires little irrigation compared to turfgrass.
🍃 Soil-Improving Power
A nitrogen-fixing legume that enriches soil naturally — no synthetic fertilizer needed.
🌾 Erosion Control
Rhizomatous roots stabilize slopes, ditches, and sandy areas.
🌺 Long-Blooming Beauty
Golden blossoms brighten landscapes for most of the year, especially in warm regions.
🐝 Pollinator Habitat
Supports native bees and beneficial insects, enhancing biodiversity.
🌿 Where & How to Use It
Ideal for:
- Residential lawns and medians
- Orchard and food-forest understories
- Roadside and coastal slopes
- Between fruit trees or as living mulch under bananas, mango, and citrus
Companion Plants We Carry:
- Fruit Trees: Citrus, Guava, Starfruit, Avocado
- Support Guilds: Vetiver Grass, Mexican Sunflower, Chaya, Blue Porterweed
- Native Color Pairings: Muhly Grass, Firebush, Tropical Sage, Sunshine Mimosa
Best Practices for Planting & Care
🌞 Where to Plant
Choose full sun for best flowering and growth. Avoid water-logged or compacted soil. Performs best in sandy or loamy, well-drained soils (pH 5.0–6.5).
🌱 How to Plant (“High & Tight” Method)
- Dig a hole only as deep as the pot, and slightly wider.
- Keep crown level with or slightly above the soil line.
- Backfill with native soil and compost blend.
- Water thoroughly and mulch around (keep mulch away from crown).
- Space plants 12–18 inches apart for complete coverage.
For detailed technique, see the GreenDreams “High & Tight” planting video on YouTube.
💧 Watering
Water daily for the first week, then 2–3 times per week until established. Once rooted, the perennial peanut is extremely drought-resistant.
✂️ Mowing & Maintenance
- Optional mowing encourages fresh, even growth and more flowers.
- Mow every 3–6 weeks depending on desired height.
- Trimming stimulates nitrogen-fixing nodules and soil enrichment.
🍂 Winter Behavior
In Zones 8b–9a, expect top dieback after frost; rhizomes stay alive underground. In spring, new shoots appear once soil warms. In South Florida, plants may stay semi-evergreen year-round.
🌱 Feeding
No nitrogen fertilizer required. Use compost or mineral amendments annually to maintain soil health.
🪴 Container & Patio Uses
- Excellent spillover plant for large planters or raised beds.
- Combine with dwarf citrus or tropical ornamentals for a living mulch layer.
- Requires full sun and good drainage.
⚠️ Cautions
- Not suitable for heavy foot traffic; best for decorative or light-use lawns.
- Avoid overwatering — roots prefer air circulation.
- Top foliage burns in frost but recovers from rhizomes.
Troubleshooting Guide
| Problem | Likely Cause & Solution |
|---|---|
| Sparse growth or gaps | Insufficient sunlight — move or thin overhead shade. |
| Few flowers | Lack of mowing or too much shade — trim lightly or relocate to full sun. |
| Yellowing leaves | Drainage issue or nutrient deficiency — add compost/minerals, reduce watering. |
| Weeds during establishment | Normal in first 6 months — weed manually and maintain consistent moisture. |
| Winter dieback | Expected in cooler zones — regrows each spring. |
❓ FAQ
Can it replace turfgrass?
Yes! It forms a dense, mowable carpet ideal for low-traffic lawns.
Is it invasive?
No, it spreads slowly via rhizomes and is non-invasive in Florida landscapes.
Do I need fertilizer?
No nitrogen fertilizer needed — it creates its own! Compost once or twice a year is plenty.
Does it attract pollinators?
Yes, small bees adore the yellow blooms.
Will it handle foot traffic?
Light traffic only. Use stepping stones for paths.
🌟 Is This Plant Right for You?
✅ Ideal For:
Eco-friendly gardeners, orchard owners, permaculture designers, and anyone wanting a beautiful, sustainable groundcover.
❌ Not Ideal For:
High-traffic lawns, shaded areas, or regions colder than Zone 8b without protection.
📦 Shipping & Handling
- Available Sizes: 1-gallon and 4" starter.
- Shipping Areas: Best for Florida, Southeast U.S., and Texas.
- Shipping Schedule: UPS Ground every Monday.
- Disclaimer: Buyer discretion advised during extreme heat or cold. GreenDreams is not responsible for temperature-related damage in transit.
- The 4" size is more delicate and may dry faster in shipping — the 1-gallon size is recommended for most customers.
Local Pickup
GreenDreams Nursery & Farm
18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 AM–5 PM | Saturday 8 AM–3 PM
🌿 Beyond the Plant: GreenDreams Services
At GreenDreams, we don’t just sell plants — we design, build, and restore ecosystems across Florida.
- 🌳 Onsite consultations & edible landscape design
- 🚜 Installation & project management
- 🚚 Bulk delivery of compost, mulch, biochar, and soil materials
- 🌾 Wholesale & regenerative landscape solutions
Let our team help you create your thriving edible paradise — starting with the ‘Yellow’ Perennial Peanut! 🌿
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.
Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.
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For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
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For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.
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We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.
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Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.
🌿 Important Shipping Information
Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.
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Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.
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Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.
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Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.
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Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better
Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants
1. Understanding of Shipping Stress
By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.
2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage
Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.
3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations
Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.
4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule
Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.
5.Extreme Weather Conditions
Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.
6. No Refund Policy
Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.
7. Responsibility of Care
Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.
8. Consent
By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.
These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.
