Do you want to create an illusion of grass in your garden? Try these succulents that look like grass to do the job right!
As we know, succulents are mostly drought-tolerant perennials with varied shapes and structures. Among them some also resemble grasses and you might have never even guessed that they are not grasses! Have a look at some of such easy-to-grow succulents that look like grass in your garden to surprise everyone else!
Succulents That Look Like Grass
1. Twin Flower Agave
Botanical Name: Agave geminiflora
It is native to the state of Nayarit, Mexico where it grows in oak woodlands at elevations of 3,000 to 4,000 feet. This agave has dense, long, slender, dark green leaves that strikingly resemble the blades of grasses. Additionally, it grows in a rosette shape pattern with the leaves having a soft, grass-like appearance. Moreover, some of them have white powdery fibers growing along the leaf edges.
If you like bouncy foliage plants then the Twin-flowered agave is just the right plant for your garden! It can be used as a foundation plant around pools and water features.
Fact: Sadly, as this plant is monocarpic it dies after the majestic bloom at the end of its lifecycle in around 25 years approximately.
2. Carpet Sedum
Botanical Name: Sedum lineare
Carpet sedums are low-maintenance, sun-loving, evergreen succulents that will thrive where other plants do not. It is native to parts of eastern Asia. This low-growing succulent has thin, grass-like pointed leaves and can be a good replacement for ground cover as it beautifully spreads and forms a green mat that resembles a dense grassy area.
3. Little Pickles
Botanical Name: Othonna capensis
Little pickles are very popular grass-like succulents with trailing, mat-forming habits. These plants are endemic to the Eastern Cape province of South Africa seen to grow in the dry, rocky scrublands on the southern coast and the Little Karoo region. Additionally, they do not need high maintenance because of their resilience towards high temperatures and water scarcity.
Moreover, they reach up to 4 inches tall and can spread up to 12-16 inches in diameter. Altogether, they have thin, cylindrical leaves that appear like grass blades with beautiful yellow flowers, and additionally, their trailing habit is what makes them perfect for hanging baskets.
4. African Spear Plant
Botanical Name: Sansevieria cylindrica
Also known as a cylindrical snake plant, this succulent has long, tubular leaves that look like tall grass. This unique plant hails from Angola and other parts of tropical Africa. If you are looking for low-maintenance and evergreen grass-like plants to add to your collection then you will adore this snake plant. They are hardy long-living, and demand very less with survival in low-light conditions.
5. Stalked bulbine
Botanical Name: Bulbine frutescens
Beautiful and bouncy-looking, this succulent has many names such as Snake Flower, Cat’s Tail, and Burn Jelly Plant. It is widely spread throughout the Northern Cape, Western, and Eastern Cape; however, it also reaches the peaks in the dry valleys of the Eastern Cape.
Compared to most other succulents, the Stalked Bulbine is a fast-growing, branched, perennial succulent with fleshy, linear green leaves forming bunches. This succulent has long, narrow leaves that resemble grass and produces yellow or orange flowers. It’s often used in garden decor or landscaping for a grassy effect.
6. Blue Chalksticks
Botanical Name: Curio repens
Blue Chalksticks, an adorable blue succulent is loved for its unique shape and blue color. These plants hail from South Africa growing in the arid, desert areas. They are easy to care for and do well in various climates.
These succulents are one of the best for growing as ground covers and they also appear like grass for the pointy leaves.
7. Moss Rose
Botanical Name: Portulaca grandiflora
Portulacas are everyone’s favorite! Best for hanging vertical garden decors, they are versatile grass-like-looking succulents but only with colorful blooms which steal the deal. They just need an ample amount of water and a long period of sunlight to thrive.
Goes by the common name, Moss roses, are drought tolerant. So, if you like these beauties you can plan to grow them in your garden space during the early summers.
8. Angelina Stonecrop
Botanical Name: Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’
Last but not least, Angelina stonecrops are one of our favorites! They glow like corals under the sunlight when they form cluster colonies with a touch of fine carpet grass due to the pointy sharp edges. When you use them as rock gardens they appear like lush green grass.
Hoping you like this beautiful list of collections! And now you can experiment with them for decorating your favorite garden spots! Do let us know how you would like to decorate with these Succulents that Look like Grass.
