Overview

Parietaria debilis is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Parietaria, part of the Urticaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Parietaria debilis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, banks and slopes and wall side borders.

About

Parietaria debilis is a bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Parietaria in the Urticaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for south, east, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. This cultivar prefers fertile, well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for cottage and informal gardens, gravel and rock gardens, banks, slopes, and wall side borders, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or division.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Parietaria

Sunlight

Full sun, Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South, East, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Parietaria debilis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Parietaria debilis

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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