big blue lilyturf; liriope; monkey grass
A common evergreen perennial plant (Liriope muscari) used as ground cover or border plant in gardens.
Lilyturf grows in clusters in the corner of the garden.
Lilyturf grows well even in the shade.
Common katakana spelling for this plant name.
Hiragana spelling, also used.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in kana.
The name 藪蘭 (yaburan) literally means 'thicket orchid', referring to its grass-like leaves and habitat. The exact derivation is uncertain.