Parietaria judaica (Pellitory-of-the-wall)

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, preferably neutral to alkaline soil in full sun or partial shade. Will grow in cracks in walls and between paving stones. Generally considered a noxious weed, particularly in introduced areas.

Suggested uses

Wildflower, Wildlife, Wallside and trellises

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Upright, Spreading

Native to

Europe, India, Western Asia, Northern Africa

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Though leaves have been used in traditional herbal medicine for over 2,000 years, the plant's pollen is highly allergenic.