Clematis: zone 5 evergreen vines?, 1 by ceallachg

ceallachg wrote:
Okay, it seems like everyone on this forum lives in warmer zones! However, I'm in zone 5b, and I'm looking for an evergreen vine to cover the chain link fence in my backyard. Not only is the chain link not the prettiest of fences, but the new people who moved in out back have taken to putting their trash up against my fence. I'm a little sick of seeing trash every time I look out my back yard, and would be ok with a perennial (I think?), but would prefer a year-round barrier.

So, I'm looking for something thick that won't engulf my house. I've actually thought about English ivy, even though I know it could potentially cover my house. It doesn't need to have flowers, I just want something to cover up the trash. Any suggestions?

Thanks!
Kelly