Chlorophytum comosum, the well-known hen-and-chickens, is a perennial lily-like plant with tuberous roots, bearing spreading to recurved soft leaves from a central rosette and an elongated raceme with small white flowers. This is probably the most cultivated house plant in the world, especially the cultivars.

It prefers a shady spot in the garden and makes an excellent groundcover. It can be damaged by frost, but sprouts again in spring.