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Balkan Catchfly

Silene csereii

Last reviewed: October 2026

Balkan Catchfly (Silene csereii)
Photo: (c) Stanislav Murashkin, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Stanislav Murashkin

Toxicity unknown

Balkan Catchfly (Silene csereii) 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

6"–24" H × 4"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

Native alternatives to Balkan Catchfly

Balkan Catchfly is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Silene csereii is a compact perennial forb that forms neat clumps 6-24 inches tall and 4-12 inches wide. It thrives in full sun with low water requirements. The plant produces attractive blooms from June through August that attract bees and butterflies.

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In an HOA neighborhood

Balkan Catchfly 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: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.

  • Unknown leaf retention could mean unpredictable dormant season appearance
  • May require supplemental watering in highly maintained landscapes

Wildlife value

This native silene provides nectar for bees and butterflies during its summer blooming period. Its flowers are particularly valuable for native pollinators during the peak growing season.

Common questions

How much sun does Balkan Catchfly need?
Balkan Catchfly grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Balkan Catchfly bloom?
Balkan Catchfly blooms in June, July, and August.
What pollinators does Balkan Catchfly attract?
Balkan Catchfly draws bees and butterflies.
Is Balkan Catchfly HOA-friendly?
Balkan Catchfly takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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