Name: Sandy B. Ford River Twp, Michigan UP (Zone 4b) (Zone 4b-maybe 5a)
I agree with Elaine that those are likely pepper plants -- peppers do very well in containers if you're inclined to dig them up, pot them, and move them to a sunny spot, Christina.
And -- welcome to NGA!
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