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This colorful shrub is Skyflower, Duranta erecta.

It is best known for its hanging clusters of blue, lavender, or violet flowers. Each small flower usually has a pale or white edge, giving the blossoms a delicate, almost painted appearance.

The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators. After flowering, the plant produces clusters of round berries that ripen to bright golden yellow or orange. These fruits create a striking contrast with the purple flowers and green foliage.

The leaves are small, oval, and arranged along slender, arching branches. Some plants also develop sharp spines, particularly on older growth.

Skyflower is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas and is widely grown as an ornamental shrub or hedge. It responds well to pruning and can be shaped into a compact bush, a small tree, or even a formal hedge.

Although the fruits are attractive to birds, they should not be eaten by people or pets because they may be poisonous.

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This vigorous flowering vine is Blue Trumpet Vine, Thunbergia grandiflora.

It is best known for its large, trumpet-shaped flowers, which are usually lavender-blue with a pale yellow or white throat. The blossoms hang in loose clusters and attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.

Its leaves are broad, heart-shaped, and slightly rough to the touch. The vine grows rapidly, using its flexible stems to climb over trellises, fences, trees, and nearby vegetation.

Thunbergia grandiflora is native to India and other parts of tropical Asia, but it is now widely cultivated in warm regions around the world.

Its rapid growth makes it useful for covering walls and creating shade, but it can also become invasive. If it is not controlled, it may spread over surrounding plants and block the sunlight they need.

When it is in bloom, its cascading clusters of blue flowers make a beautiful display. But this is also a plant that demonstrates how an attractive ornamental can become difficult to manage when it escapes cultivation.