A friend gave me this plant several years ago, what is it
By Morningglory
Louisiana,
United States 
The leaves are furry feeling. She told me it was some kind of tropical but it has only bloomed once and it was in the winter. The flowers were purple
14 Apr, 2009
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Tks Spritz - Went to the internet and that's what it is. I've put in the sun and will wait to see what happens. Thanks again
15 Apr, 2009
You're welcome, Morningglory. :-)
15 Apr, 2009
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I think that it's a Tibouchina. It is a tender plant and can't take any frost.
14 Apr, 2009