Piedmont Bedstraw (Cruciata Pedemontana) is a annual herb in the Rubiaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Cruciata pedemontana is an erect herbaceous plant up to 30 cm tall, covered with stiff hairs, with broadly ovate leaves in whorls of 4 per node and tiny yellow flowers.