Pitcher's Stitchwort
Minuartia patula
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–12" H × 2"–8" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
MN
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Pitcher's stitchwort is a delicate annual wildflower that forms small, compact mounds of narrow leaves topped with tiny white star-shaped flowers. This diminutive prairie native blooms from May through July and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pitcher's Stitchwort 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.
- Very small size makes it appear sparse in formal settings
- Annual nature means gaps when plants don't return
- Delicate appearance may look like weeds to some
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract native bees and beetles during the spring and early summer blooming period.
Common questions
- How much sun does Pitcher's Stitchwort need?
- Pitcher's Stitchwort grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Pitcher's Stitchwort bloom?
- Pitcher's Stitchwort blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Pitcher's Stitchwort native?
- Pitcher's Stitchwort (Minuartia patula) is native to MN, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Pitcher's Stitchwort attract?
- Pitcher's Stitchwort draws bees and beetles.
- Is Pitcher's Stitchwort HOA-friendly?
- Pitcher's Stitchwort 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 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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