Flowering Succulents Green Roof

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Flowering succulents green roof.

Succulents these are the mainstays of any green roof and should form the bulk of the planting unless provisions are made for the roof to support soil deeper than the 3 to 4 inches that is typical. The silver star blooms only in springtime producing pink and white flowers. This diy birdhouse designed by gary baltz does the same for our feathered friends. This one is also known as silver star.

Nov 17 2016 explore mattburn87 s board plants green roof followed by 104 people on pinterest. It has grayish green leaves that form a dome shaped rosette. When planning a rooftop garden for succulents you will have to include irrigation in the design plans. Free shipping on all orders over 75.

Available online at mountain crest gardens. A perfect option for the bulk of green roof plants as they thrive with little water and soil. Keep above 10 degrees. Grow it in a rock garden scree bed wall crevice alpine house trough or simply in a container indoors or outdoors.

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. See more ideas about green roof plants roof. To grow succulents and small cacti on a green roof use pre vegetated mats. Succulents particularly colourful sedums dominate shallow substrate green roofs across temperate europe and north america.

Plus there are tons of colors and options to choose from. This rosette forming small succulent is unique the red and green colored leaves are covered with spiderweb like cilia. Although these grow better in deeper soil than the others on this list they can provide an excellent design accent and be used to attract pollinators like butterflies. This is the easiest and best method for planting succulents on your roof.

You can also buy trays or sheets designed specifically for planting on a rooftop. The flowers are star shaped and pink in color and appear on the raised stems. This succulent grows to about six inches tall and six inches across. This green roof birdhouse is surprisingly easy to build and you can choose to grow grass succulents moss or other small plants right on top.

With sun exposure the leaf tips get a rosy hue. Builders know that green roofs help keep houses cooler.