Parietaria judaica, with common names spreading pellitory or pellitory of the wall, is a species of herbaceous perennial plant in the family Urticaceae. The plant's pollen is highly allergenic. In Australia it is also known as asthma weed, due to the high incidence of allergy.
Parietaria Judaica Care
Parietaria Judaica
Other names: Pellitory Of The Wall
What is the plant
lighting
Shade
hardiness zone
max 5
difficulty
Easy
toxicity
Poisonous
How to Care for the Plant
Pruning
Deadhead before seeds develop to prevent unwanted spread.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer Typical Time to harvest
Sunlight
Sandy
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Soil
Heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic
Container
The whole plant is used for cleaning windows and copper containers
Additional
Pellitory is mildly toxic to humans, causing skin irritation when plant hairs cling to clothing, and allergic reactions through the pollen which is produced throughout the year but copiously in spring. Reactions include asthma, conjunctivitis, hay fever and severe skin irritation.
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