Water Plants
Lilaeopsis carolinensis
Carolina grasswort (lizard’s tongue)
Slender, bright green leaves form a spreading mat at the water’s edge. This grass-like aquatic makes a soft transition between open water and taller marginal plants, but its creeping growth needs containing in a small pond.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part sun
- Pond placement
- Mucky pond edge or contained aquatic planting.
- Winter care
- Do not assume outdoor winter survival locally; the Florida reference lists zones 8a–9b.
- Mature size
- About 7–15 in. tall
- Water
- Wet mud to aquatic conditions
Sizes & prices
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Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Thrives in wet substrates and aquatic conditions.
Keep in mind: Can spread aggressively; never release aquarium or pond plants into natural waterways.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Bright green, grass-like leaves.
Water garden care
- Planting method
- Aquatic basket for pond-edge planting; keep spreading roots contained.
- Spread
- Contain creeping runners; divide to keep the planting in bounds.
- Watering
- Keep the root zone consistently wet.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Scott Allen Davis · CC BY 4.0
Reviewed September 27, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.