Vine that does not attract bees

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We are looking to cover an outdoor fence about 7 feet high in partial sun with an evergreen vine. Our son has a significant bee allergy so we are looking for one that has a very short flowering season or has a flower than does not attract bees. One that is not toxic to touch or dangerous for kids to be around. Preferably one that is more leafy than woody/stemmy. A low maintenance vine is a plus. The plantar in which the vine would be planted is about 2 feet deep and 70 feet long. We live in Southern California close to the coast. What would be your recommendation? Thank you!
Some options we are considering:
-Red mandevilla
-Creeping fig
-Grapeless grapevine
-Bower Vine
-Carolina jasmine
-Passiflora
-Beaumontia vine
-Bouganvillea
 
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I agree that all the vines listed do not attract great numbers of Honeybees (Apis mellifera), but many of them will attract a few when in flower, including Passionflowers (Passiflora spp.), Grapes (Vitis spp.), Bower Vine (Pandorea jasminoides), and Carolina Jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens).

There are other variable to consider which are not mentioned in the OP. For example, the intended method of support.
Most of the vines listed would do well on a trellis, though the method of attachment and amount of training and pruning will vary. However Creeping Fig (Ficus pumila) is usually grown directly on walls where it will attach by its adhesive, aerial roots.
 

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