"Bouncing Bess" is a charming and whimsical moniker used to describe a plant with very specific characteristics. The plant, also called cow herb, is a perennial wildflower that is commonly found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides. Aside from the name "Bouncing Bess," it is also known as lady's bedstraw, yellow bedstraw, and hay-scented bedstraw. The plant is named after its supposed use in olden times as a stuffing for mattresses and bolsters. Regardless of what you call it, "Bouncing Bess" is a lovely plant that adds beauty and charm to any landscape.