Green Roof Vegetation

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 vegetation.

We are active in green roof plant research. Vegetation and soil act as a sponge absorbing and filtering water that would normally plunge down gutters wash through polluted streets and over tax sewer systems. Succulents such as sedum are often chosen for extensive green roofs because they withstand harsh conditions and minimize water loss. Their low growing and or spreading habits great drought tolerance seasonal flowers and contrasting foliage colours textures and forms make them ideal candidates for green roofs.

Container gardens on roofs where plants are maintained in pots are not generally considered to be true green roofs although. Succulents particularly colourful sedums dominate shallow substrate green roofs across temperate europe and north america. Vegetative roofs also known as green roofs are thin layers of living vegetation installed on top of conventional flat or sloping roofs. A green roof or living roof is a roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium planted over a waterproofing membrane it may also include additional layers such as a root barrier and drainage and irrigation systems.

A green roof s plants remove air particulates produce oxygen and provide shade. Green roofs mitigate water runoff and sewer overflows. Emory knoll farms inc.