UGA Cowboy® Perennial Peanut

Cowboy Perennial Peanut is a high-performing rhizoma perennial peanut variety developed at the University of Georgia by Dr. Wayne Hanna for exceptional forage production, ornamental appeal, and low-maintenance lawn applications throughout the Southeast. Known for its dense growth habit, drought tolerance, and nitrogen-fixing ability, Cowboy provides a durable and attractive alternative to traditional turfgrass while also serving as a premium hay and grazing option.

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Key Features

• Dense, low-growing perennial groundcover

• Excellent drought tolerance once established

• Nitrogen-fixing legume requiring minimal fertilizer

• Ideal for ornamental landscapes and sustainable lawns

• Produces high-quality forage and hay

• Strong persistence and adaptability in Southern climates

• Attractive deep green foliage with seasonal yellow blooms

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Recommended Uses

• Low-maintenance residential lawns

• Commercial and municipal landscapes

• Orchard and grove row middles

• Erosion control areas

• Hay production and livestock grazing systems

• Sustainable landscape installations

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Growing Information

Cowboy Perennial Peanut thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Once established, it requires minimal irrigation and maintenance compared to conventional turfgrass. Best adapted for warm-season growing regions across the Southeastern United States.​

 

Note: The University of Georgia Research Foundation granted the exclusive rights of propagation to 1 DOG Ventures, LLC. Unauthorized propagation of these cultivars are prohibited by law. This variety carries a royalty payable to the University of Georgia Research Foundation.