The famous ivy of the North that grows just about anywhere. Attractive glossy green foliage on a climbing perennial vine that will cover just about anything. It is the plant from which the term "Ivy League" derives, growing on numerous upscale campuses.
You can easily grow Boston ivy as houseplants that will climb on an indoor trellis or other structure. This is easily accomplished, as Boston ivy plants readily climb by tendrils with adhesive disks.
Boston Ivy is a sensible alternative to ivy, a perennial climbing vine that is gentler on masonry and an even more vigorous grower (its reach can top 30 feet at maturity). It is a well-behaved climber, with vines that won’t destroy your masonry or cause cracks in the facade of your house. It is best suited for zones 4-8.