container on an exposed roof deck

We have just started a tiny garden in Center City Philadelphia - one raised bed being treated as a shrub and perennial border and the rest containers. There's also a roof deck where my husband has lots of bird feeders and he has asked me to grow some vines up an existing large trellis. I have a good sized container for the space but would like suggestions for what to plant. It's full sun and very exposed. The space can handle something aggressive, if it will survive the exposed conditions. I'd be grateful for suggestions as to what do do for immediate effect this season and what to plant there for the long haul. Beverly

A photo of the area would be a big help, Beverly.

A picture would help alot.

Passion Flowers (Passifloras) can take alot of heat and full sun.