Vining plants can help to raise the garden up into the air and provide interest in the 5 to 10 foot area above the ground. They can also provide a lot of color and interest throughout the season.

As with all companion plants for hostas, vines to be useful, must have similar environmental requirements. Most commonly used vines are full sun to light shade plants. However, many of them will still grow in heavier shade but they will grow slower and may not flower as much. For some, that will be a good tradeoff. A few large, bright flowers in a shade area may have a more dramatic effect than dozes of the same flower in a sunny location.