How much sun does Piedmont Bedstraw need?

Piedmont Bedstraw grows best in part sun conditions.

When does Piedmont Bedstraw bloom?

Piedmont Bedstraw blooms in June and July.

What pollinators does Piedmont Bedstraw attract?

Piedmont Bedstraw draws bees and beetles.

Is Piedmont Bedstraw HOA-friendly?

Piedmont Bedstraw takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Piedmont Bedstraw

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Cruciata pedemontana

Last reviewed: August 2026

Toxicity unknown

Piedmont Bedstraw (Cruciata pedemontana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–18" H × 6"–12" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul

Pollinators

bees, beetles

Native alternatives to Piedmont Bedstraw

Piedmont Bedstraw is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.

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Piedmont bedstraw is a low-growing perennial forb that forms small clumps 6-18 inches tall. It produces delicate flowers in June and July and thrives in partial sun with moderate watering. This compact plant works well as a groundcover or accent in native plant gardens.

In an HOA neighborhood

Piedmont Bedstraw takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

May appear weedy or unkempt to traditional landscaping expectations
Unknown leaf retention could create messy appearance in dormant season
Bedstraw family often considered weedy by homeowners

Wildlife value

The summer blooms attract bees and beetles, providing nectar during the mid-growing season. Its low, spreading habit can offer shelter for small beneficial insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Piedmont Bedstraw need?: Piedmont Bedstraw grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Piedmont Bedstraw bloom?: Piedmont Bedstraw blooms in June and July.
What pollinators does Piedmont Bedstraw attract?: Piedmont Bedstraw draws bees and beetles.
Is Piedmont Bedstraw HOA-friendly?: Piedmont Bedstraw takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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