Parietaria diffusa Pellitory of the wall (Urticaceae)

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Parietaria diffusa
Pellitory of the wall
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The Parietaria diffusa plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Urticaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pellitory of the wall. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. officinalis. Auct non L. P. ramiflora.

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Latin Name:  Parietaria diffusa
Common Name:  Pellitory of the wall
Family:  Urticaceae
Author:  Mert.&Koch.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.6

Habitat:  Hedgebanks and dry walls[7, 17].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. Prick out the seedling when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in the summer. If you have sufficient seed then it can be sown in situ in autumn or spring. Division in spring. Very easy, larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late spring or early summer.

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