Green Roof Plants

As the nation s leading supplier of plants for green roof systems since 1998 our accomplished horticulture team has more experience than any other nursery in the united states growing plants for successful green roof projects.

Green roof plants.

To be honest most green roof grasses are not considered as such from a botanical perspective and are more accurately termed grass like plants. Plant diversity is the key for long term sustainability reduced maintenance and enhanced green roof benefits. Vegetables are the other main group of annual plants used on green roofs. Some green roofs are constructed specifically to support sports turf.

Succulents such as sedum are often chosen for extensive green roofs because they withstand harsh conditions and minimize water loss. Succulent plants are well adapted to the conditions often found on extensive green roofs because of their ability to limit transpiration and store excess water. Our team will be happy to help. Careful plant selection and maintenance is needed to ensure annuals do not become weeds on a green roof.

It prefers sandy soil and dry conditions and the plants produce long stems of white or pink flowers throughout the summer. Houseleeks often found living in pots indoors sempervivums or houseleeks are surprisingly hardy and ideal for green roofing. Delosperma could be tried in a sunny frost free area. Sedums and other low growing succulents that need little water and can survive in shallow free draining soil are the most widely used plants for green roofs.

This is an example of tolerable plants to create diverse extensive green roof habits e g. Common sedum species used include sedum acre s. We are active in green roof plant research and collaborate with educational institutions and nurseries worldwide. Species such as sedum delosperma euphorbia and sempervivum are popular choices.

Plants for extensive green roofs should have low growth height rapid growth spreading and fibrous roots that have high drought tolerance. We don t just sell plants. 2 inch drainage and 3 inch fll certified growing media. Ideal as a green roof plant birdsfoot trefoil is rich in pollen so a favourite for bees and butterflies.

These require irrigation and a substrate depth of at least 200 mm.