Common Name
Groundnut
Plant Form
Herbs
Vines
Duration
Perennial
Growth Rate
Medium
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Additional Info
Floodplain forests, tidal and nontidal marshes, stream banks, wet fields, and low meadows. Frequent throughout.
Wildlife Value: Larval host for Silver-spotted Skipper (Epargyreus clarus). Mammals will eat the fruits and roots.
Flower Color
Brown
Red/burgandy
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Recommended for
Bona Terra Nursery
Small family-run native plant nursery with a focus on the local genetics necessary to restore diversity in the Chesapeake eco-region. Offers free remote design service for small gardens up to 400 square feet. Orders are placed via email and items can be picked up at their NW DC office or delivered for a fee. This plant list is from the beginning of the 2025 season and may be out-of-date
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