Top 9 Green Roof Plants

We’ve selected the top 9 plants for green roof gardens from our 5-year study of 216 taxa. Download the results of plant evaluation manager Richard Hawke’s extensive study. 

INFOGRAPHIC: Top 10 plants for green roof gardens.

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2 thoughts on “Top 9 Green Roof Plants”

  1. Could you post a “recipe” for a good extensive roof growing medium that a diyer could make themselves with materials that are readily available? The list in your report is great, but proportions would be helpful. Also, what organic material do you recommend? Organic compost, coir, something else?

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