Living roofs are becoming more popular worldwide. If you're interested in cultivating your own, here are 15 spectacular green roof plants to check out.

Emory Knoll Farms, Inc. founded the first green roof nursery in North America. 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.

2023年2月25日 · Discover the best plants for a green roof and add instant coverage, color and interest to your living roof

2023年7月18日 · Depending on the type of green roof, they support many kinds of plants: Bushes; Flowers; Grasses; Mosses; Shrubs; Trees ; The benefits of green roofs include: eco-friendliness, stormwater management, cooler temperatures, waste reduction, and cleaner air quality. What Makes a Plant Good for a Green Roof?

2015年10月19日 · Green roofs, or vegetated roofs, are an alternative roofing technology in which plant material is established on the rooftop. They provide numerous ecological and economic benefits, including stormwater management, energy conservation, mitigation of the urban heat island effect, increased longevity of roofing membranes, and mitigation of noise ...

We explore the growing trend of green roofs, focusing on the extensive green roof and looking at 10 plants that work well in this situation.

2021年12月19日 · The following list provides a wide range of plants and plant types for green roof applications. The first group (Plants for Extensive Green Roofs, below) is suitable for deep or shallow-rooted vegetation; the second group (Intensive Green Roof Plants, below) is limited to deep root systems.

2021年5月12日 · Choosing hardy, versatile roof plants that suit your needs can help you get a gorgeous green roof. See which types of green roof plants work best and get started!

2024年2月18日 · When it comes to creating a truly remarkable living roof, the key lies in choosing the right plants. A living roof, also known as a green roof, is a fantastic way to transform a dull, lifeless space into a vibrant and eco-friendly oasis. Not only do these roofs provide aesthetic appeal, but they also offer a host of environmental benefits.

Green roofs can range from roof gardens with raised beds and pots, to rolled-out green carpets, to shed roofs containing planting cells that are filled with soil or compost and planted up with low growing perennials and grasses.