Caryophyllaceae
mountain catchfly
Silene ovata
Other Common Names
Blue Ridge catchfly
Plant Type
Herbaceous Wildflower
Life Cycle
Perennial
Typical Size
3 ft. tall
5 ft. wide
Tolerant of
Drought
Inolerant of
Poorly Drained Soil
Propagation
By seed
Plant Planting Notes
Seedlings are easily transplanted.
Plants/Diseases
Unknown.
Wildlife Benefits
Nectar/pollen source for pollinating insects
Leaves
Leaves opposite, simple with no petiole.
Flowers
Five frilly, dissected and white petals.
Fruit
Capsule.
Toxicity
No known toxicity.

USDA Hardiness Zones
5, 6, 7, 8
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Medium
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Native in South Carolina?
Yes
Plant Native Habitat
Woodlands and forests with circumneutral soils.
Global Conservation Status (NatureServe)
Vulnerable (G3)
Federal Conservation Status (USFWS)
Not Listed
Distribution Notes
Rare in the South Carolina coastal plain. Absent from the sandhills, piedmont, and mountains.