Silene schafta, the Caucasian campion[2] or autumn catchfly, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caryophyllaceae, native to western Asia.

Growing to 25 cm (10 in) tall by 30 cm (12 in) wide, it is a mat-forming semi-evergreen perennial, with narrow leaves and clusters of bright pink, five-petalled flowers in late summer.

[3] The specific epithet schafta derives from a local Caspian name for this plant.

[4] Valued in the garden as easily grown groundcover for rock gardens,[5] Silene schafta has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

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