How much sun does Florida Pellitory need?

Florida Pellitory grows best in part shade conditions.

When does Florida Pellitory bloom?

Florida Pellitory blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Florida Pellitory native?

Florida Pellitory (Parietaria floridana) is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Florida Pellitory attract?

Florida Pellitory draws beetles and flies.

Is Florida Pellitory HOA-friendly?

Florida Pellitory takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Florida Pellitory

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Parietaria floridana

Last reviewed: July 2026

Toxicity unknown

Florida Pellitory (Parietaria floridana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

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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.

Common questions

How much sun does Florida Pellitory need?: Florida Pellitory grows best in part shade conditions.
When does Florida Pellitory bloom?: Florida Pellitory blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Florida Pellitory native?: Florida Pellitory (Parietaria floridana) is native to AL, DE, FL, GA and 5 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Florida Pellitory attract?: Florida Pellitory draws beetles and flies.
Is Florida Pellitory HOA-friendly?: Florida Pellitory takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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