How much sun does Blue ridge catchfly need?

Blue ridge catchfly grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Blue ridge catchfly bloom?

Blue ridge catchfly blooms in July, August, and September.

Where is Blue ridge catchfly native?

Blue ridge catchfly (Silene ovata) is native to AL, AR, GA, IL and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Blue ridge catchfly attract?

Blue ridge catchfly draws moths.

Blue ridge catchfly

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Silene ovata

Last reviewed: October 2026

Blue ridge catchfly (Silene ovata) is a perennial forb native to AL, AR, GA, IL and 6 more states. It blooms in July, August, and September. The flowers draw moths.

Toxicity unknown

Blue ridge catchfly (Silene ovata) 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

part sun

Water

medium

Size

24"–40" H × 12"–18" W

Bloom

Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, AR, GA, IL and 6 more states

Pollinators

moths

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A rare woodland perennial with upright stems and clusters of white, deeply fringed flowers that open in the evening and release fragrance to attract night-flying pollinators. It has an open, slightly rangy habit typical of woodland-edge species.

Growing Blue ridge catchfly

Grow Blue ridge catchfly in part sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 24 to 40 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

Wildlife value

The evening-fragrant, fringed flowers are specifically adapted to draw night-flying moths as pollinators.

Common questions

How much sun does Blue ridge catchfly need?: Blue ridge catchfly grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Blue ridge catchfly bloom?: Blue ridge catchfly blooms in July, August, and September.
Where is Blue ridge catchfly native?: Blue ridge catchfly (Silene ovata) is native to AL, AR, GA, IL and 6 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Blue ridge catchfly attract?: Blue ridge catchfly draws moths.

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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