Tradescantia zebrina - Wandering Jew

I used to grow this as a houseplant, decades ago, you've brought back memories for me with this photo. I couldn't grow it outside here, too cold. Didn't know it was invasive.

Louisa15:

Yes, the green form of this plant drives me insane! It cannot get rid of it! I've pretty much given up on killing it...as it's not going to happen.

I like this species. It's has nicer leaves than the green form. However, it can grow very quickly in the ground and take over a huge area here in San Diego, CA.

Isn't it fascinating how gardeners in different countries find different species a problem! I'm trying to imagine what this would look like taking over a patch of garden! At least it's very pretty:)

Yes, it pretty amazing what's a house plant in one climate and grows wild in another climate.

I have a major problems with spider plants (Chlorophytum comosum) in my garden, also. It grows wild in all the shady areas.