No, but Sunset Western Garden Book (my Bible  ) says it will grow here.  The vine is native to Mexico where summers are long and hot and it grows quickly with tendrils to 40 feet in length.  In frosty areas the leaves drop in the fall, but recovers quickly.

Hope this helps!

I was hoping it didn't need any supporting due to the tendrils...but your idea of letting it piggy back on the cats claw is a good option...

Any suggestions for a "self supporting vine"  other then cats claw that will cling to a hot wall...?