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Make Your Garden Stand Out With These Kooky Unusual Plants

"Beautiful" might be the first word that pops into most people's minds. You might also use words like "serene", "delightful", and even "elegant"!

But there's a whole other side to nature that people often miss. As ethereal as it can be, nature is also bizarre, freaky, and mystifying!

This wild-- but nevertheless delightful-- aspect of nature is never more so clear than in unique plants! While all plants have exceptional features, these oddballs have a bit more of an edgy and striking appeal.

The good news is, you can grow a bunch of unique flowers and plants in your own garden! Not only do they rouse curiosity and add visual interest to your yard, but they can also reflect your one-of-a-kind personality.

This is why we've created a list of 8 unique plants to grow in your garden! These breathtaking flora and foliage are superb for rousing your plant love and keeping you on your toes. The promise of their eye-catching, awe-striking end results will make all your efforts worth it.

Who knows? Cultivating a few of these might even inspire you to start a wacky garden with lots of unusual plants! Keep reading to find your choices for unusual garden plants and start growing them now!

• Glass Gem Corn

It's no exaggeration to say that this mesmerizing rainbow-colored crop is among the most beautiful plants in the world. Back in 2012, Glass Gem Corn became known to everyone when a photo of it went viral on Facebook. Until today, it holds a reputation as a magnificent garden crop that anyone can grow! Plus, it makes for great popcorn and cornmeal. Stunning and scrumptious to boot!

• Kohlrabi

Want your garden to look out of this planet? Well, we have the ideal vegetable for you. Also called space cabbage, kohlrabi could be as close to an alien life form as we're ever going to get. Plus, it's quite versatile in the kitchen! Crunchy with an intriguing hint of spice, you can eat kohlrabi raw or use it in a variety of mouth-watering recipes.

• Lamb's Ears.

Known for its soft fuzzy texture, Lamb's Ears proves that plants can be pets too! You can't keep from stroking its captivating velvety foliage. Its exceptional texture and stunning silvery-green give it a soft, almost divine look. That's why it's great for edging borders and paving. Even better, it's easy to maintain! It grows lush and thick leaves even with little water.

• Shame Plant (Mimosa pudica)

While humble in appearance, the Mimosa pudica attracts attention for its unusual response to physical stimuli. Its fern-like leaves droop and close in when you touch them. After a few minutes, they open once again. They also react this way to darkness and wind breezes. Their frail nature is even more enhanced when they produce modest, fluffy blooms. So delicate and intriguing, these are a spectacle to grow in your garden!

• Alpine Strawberries

Tinier than their more sought-after counterparts, alpine strawberries tend to be rather overlooked among strawberry varieties. And that's a shame! Alpine strawberries flourish without fuss, yield plenty even in the summer, and taste quite scrumptious. Each bite-sized fruit packs a punch of flavors with a burst of sweetness and a tinge of pineapple-like tartness.

• Chinese Lantern

Also called the winter cherry, this stunning perennial boasts a lot of amazing features! At the top of the list is its exceptional papery husk that looks like Chinese lanterns. Inside it is a sweet edible berry that you can prepare in multiple ways. It also yields gorgeous heart-shaped leaves and delicate white blooms. Warning: this plant is infamous for being invasive! Be sure to weigh the risks before planting.

• Bat Flower

Got a taste for the gothic? Well, the ever-dramatic bat flowers would be awesome for you! True to their name, these strange blooms look like a bat in flight. Ruffled, dark purple petals mimic the bat's wings, while a white spot in the middle of each bloom acts as its eyes. Surrounded by thin, delicate bracteoles that echo a bat's whiskers, these exotic blooms bring flair to your garden like no other.

• Night Sky Petunias

We can't take our eyes off these enchanting petunias! These dreamboats seem to hold swirling galaxies in their splendid petals, showcasing the beauty of nature and the universe. Fun fact: their "night sky" patterns may change according to the weather. Their whites appear more in cooler temperatures and their purples in warmer temperatures.