RickM said:Stone makes a good point when swapping plants... ALWAYS ask about growth characteristics. Sometimes you want an invasive plant, but usually you don't.
For example, I'm searching for Bracken Fern (pteridium aquilinum). It can be invasive, and I have the perfect spot for that particular habit.
Then again, something like mint isn't necessarily something you want taking over your lawn. (Although, it will smell great when you mow)
When I was "given" two "small" pots of spearmint to make mint sweet tea (a family tradition) I planted them both in the ground in an area that I didn't care if it moved a "little". I'm pretty sure that one spread all the way to China by the time it was done 
Luckily it was next to the driveway so it didn't come up through the cement although I'm sure it tried On the plus side I did get LOTS of mint for my tea! Chameleon was another one I chose NOT to move with me - although I loved the color, it too decided the lawn was the place to move to 
Dawn - you just didn't know what a fun and diverse bunch of people you would be getting connected with 
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