Green Roof Vegetation

Succulents particularly colourful sedums dominate shallow substrate green roofs across temperate europe and north america.

Green roof vegetation.

Vegetative roofs also known as green roofs are thin layers of living vegetation installed on top of conventional flat or sloping roofs. Succulents such as sedum are often chosen for extensive green roofs because they withstand harsh conditions and minimize water loss. 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. We are active in green roof plant research.

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. Plants for extensive green roofs should have low growth height rapid growth spreading and fibrous roots that have high drought tolerance. Emory knoll farms inc.

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. Founded the first green roof nursery in north america. Green roofs mitigate water runoff and sewer overflows.