Chinese Lantern Plant blooms on

It started its life with me as a small pot plant.

Two autumns ago, I bought it to display the bright foliage in front of the house in the fall.

Transplanted last year, it has now grown large and spreading. In some places, these plants are considered nuisance weeds, because they grow so fast and easily.

Since late summer, this one has been showing off its orange lanterns against the bricks of the barbecue.