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 AL, AR, GA, IL and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

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.

Pitcher's Stitchwort

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Minuartia patula

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Pitcher's Stitchwort (Minuartia patula) 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

full sun

Water

low

Size

2"–12" H × 2"–8" W

Bloom

May, Jun, Jul

Native to

AL, AR, GA, IL and 13 more states

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 AL, AR, GA, IL and 13 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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