Non-flowering vine?

Is there a non-flowering vine I can buy to grow up my retaining wall next to my pool. Flowers will attract bee's and other insects which I don't want in the pool.

Non-flowering vine?
Actually, obnoxious is the right word to use with Virginia Creeper :).





I have both english ivy and virginia creeper and they both have their pros and cons.





The English ivy is green year round, slow growing, and isn't a very messy plant. The downside is that the tendrils are very strong and can choke other plants, bend the fence, and possibly break down the concrete.





The creeper is deciduous and loses it's leaves in the fall. It's berries will attract birds (which may take care of insect problem you'll have poolside) and the vines don't seem to be quite so destructive. I like the fact that it is very easily to pull up from the roots and off of the fence line, unlike the ivy which is very stubborn. It's not a classified "noxious" weed like kudzo, but locals call it obnoxious because it can grow up to 60 feet in length, and will quickly grow up into trees and cover things if you don't keep an eye on it.





Another variety is the vining or climbing euonymous which is slow growing and evergreen. They are very popular here because of their beautiful foilage. In the early spring, they do put out a small white "bottle brush" type of blossom that lasts for about a week, but I've never noticed it attracting bugs. I have this in my arbors.
Reply:Not sure what part of the country you live in or garden zone. Very important information before plant referals can be suggested.


My best suggestion would be to ask at your garden center. They would have a good selection or a referal.


Actually Virginia creeper is hardy in several garden zones. It is also considered a obnoxious weed in some.
Reply:English ivy or Virginia creeper should do fine. The ivy looks great throughout the growing season as does the creeper; however, the creeper has the added advantage of rich fall foliage. Just be prepared to prune quite often as they both can grow quickly.
Reply:DO NOT USE KUDZO like the person above me said...It will take over and looks horrible during the winter. English Ivy is really the best way to go, that is what I have and meets your criteria to the T.
Reply:English Ivy, or (with lattice) Boston Ivy.
Reply:It's called noxious, not obnoxious.
Reply:Kudzo , english Ivy