{"product_id":"perennial-peanut-1-gallon","title":"Perennial Peanut 1 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 itemprop=\"name\"\u003ePerennial Peanut\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW MANY DO I NEED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 gallon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow many do you need? W' x L' x 12 \/ by apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea is 12' W x 15' L = 180 sq ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12\" apart = 180 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18\" apart = 120 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\" apart = 90 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Perennial Peanut\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eArachis glabrata\u003c\/em\u003e) is a versatile, low-maintenance ground cover that thrives in Tampa Bay's heat and humidity. It features small, bright yellow flowers and dense foliage, creating a lush carpet-like effect in gardens and landscapes — and it's one of the best turf grass alternatives available in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in dry conditions and requires minimal watering once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErosion Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prevents soil erosion with its dense root system and ground-covering growth habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Attraction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees and butterflies with its vibrant yellow flowers, supporting local pollinator populations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires little to no mowing or pruning — a hassle-free landscaping option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Fertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a legume, it fixes nitrogen from the air into the soil, reducing fertilizer needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for filling bare spots, suppressing weeds, and creating a green carpet in residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid bullet-list-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border: none; box-shadow: none;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 154px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; border: none; width: 35%;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/1679\/0868\/files\/Green-Check-Mark-PNG-Image_480x480.png?v=1645036414\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none; width: 65%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdvantages:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEasy To Grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood For Containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-Fertilizing (Nitrogen Fixer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 135px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/1679\/0868\/files\/I_con_01_100x100.png?v=1645475762\" alt=\"Plant It Tampa Bay\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrows Best:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 135px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Plant It Tampa Bay\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/1679\/0868\/files\/sunlight_100x100.png?v=1590021489\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Position:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull to Part Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6+ hours of direct sun for best blooming\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 115px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: center; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Plant It Tampa Bay\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0299\/1679\/0868\/files\/water_100x100.png?v=1590022701\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater weekly during the first 60–90 days to establish. 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