Silene nivea, commonly known as Snow Catchfly, is a perennial herb native to moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands of eastern North America. It typically grows up to 2 feet tall and features lance-shaped leaves with clusters of white, star-shaped flowers that bloom in the summer. The flowers are nocturnally fragrant and are particularly attractive to moths, which serve as their primary pollinators.

Snow Catchfly is valued for its ability to attract nocturnal pollinators and its ease of maintenance. It is often used in native plant gardens, pollinator gardens, and as a border plant. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. While it is not a common garden plant, its delicate white flowers and nighttime fragrance can add unique interest to garden settings. It is generally pest-free but can be susceptible to root rot if grown in poorly drained soils.CC BY-SA 4.0