Florida Pellitory
Parietaria floridana
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
6"–24" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, DE, FL, GA and 5 more states
Pollinators
beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Florida pellitory is a low-growing native perennial with small, inconspicuous flowers that bloom from spring through summer. This shade-tolerant groundcover has a somewhat weedy appearance and tends to spread in naturalized areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Florida Pellitory takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Has weedy appearance that looks unkempt
- Common name includes 'weed' associations
- Low profile may appear as lawn weeds to HOAs
Wildlife value
Attracts beetles and flies during its long blooming period from April through August. Provides habitat for small beneficial insects in shaded garden areas.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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