Silene stellata, known by the common names starry campion, widow's frill, and whorled catchfly, is a perennial herbaceous summer forb with white flowers, native to the central and eastern United States.

It grows in habitats such as forests, river flats, and tall grass prairies.

S. stellata grows to a height of 0.3–1 metre (1–3 ft), with one or multiple stems rising from the rootstock.

The plant can be found in woods, river flats, and tall grass prairies, and it prefers a dry to mesic habitat with light shade or partial sun.

[2][3] It is native to the central and eastern United States, from Texas to the west and Vermont to the east and north.