Botanical name: Ipomoea purpurea. Category: Groundcovers & Climbers. Used in Indian landscapes in suitable climates; select according to local heat, rainfall, frost and water needs. Best season: Warm season. Mature/retail size: Climber 2–4 m. Light: Full sun. Water: Moderate. Landscape use: trellis, seasonal screen. Care/notes: Fast-growing; manage seed spread.