Stellaria palustris, commonly known as Marsh Stitchwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to a wide range of wetland habitats, including marshes, fens, wet meadows, and stream banks across temperate Eurasia. It is particularly adapted to moist, nutrient-rich soils. This species typically grows to a height of 15-30 cm and has a sprawling habit with slender, branching stems. The leaves are lanceolate and up to 3 cm long. The delicate, star-shaped white flowers, measuring about 1 cm across, bloom from late spring to early summer and are mildly showy, with five deeply divided petals giving them a fringed appearance.

Marsh Stitchwort is valued for its ability to thrive in wet conditions where other plants may struggle. It is often used in naturalistic plantings in wetland restoration projects and can be an attractive addition to water garden settings or bog gardens. It prefers consistently moist to wet soils and can tolerate partial shade, although it will bloom most prolifically in full sun. While not commonly found in traditional garden settings, its ease of maintenance and tolerance for wet soils make it a useful plant for challenging damp areas. It is not known for any significant problems with diseases or pests, but it can become leggy if not grown in enough light.CC BY-SA 4.0