Goober
Arachis hypogaea
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Goober (Arachis hypogaea) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Pollinators
bees
Native alternatives to Goober
Goober is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
Before you buy
Your city may pay you to plant this
Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 452 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaGoober, also known as peanut, is an annual crop plant that grows as a low, spreading herb with small yellow flowers in summer. The plant produces its characteristic nuts underground after the flowers are pollinated. While interesting botanically, it's primarily grown as an agricultural crop rather than an ornamental garden plant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Goober takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
Wildlife value
The summer flowers provide nectar for bees and other small pollinators during the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Goober need?
- Goober grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Goober bloom?
- Goober blooms in June, July, and August.
- What pollinators does Goober attract?
- Goober draws bees.
- Is Goober HOA-friendly?
- Goober takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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