North American Natives
Plants native to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Bouteloua gracilis
Lovely fine textured grass. Seed heads/flowers are held on one side of the stem and resemble eyebrows. Self-seeding accent plant. North American Native. -
Campanula rotundifolia
A North American Native commonly used on European green roofs. Needs some shade and water. -
Cylindropuntia imbricata
This hardy North American cactus can be used to add height and structure to a green roof. -
Heuchera americana
This eastern North American Native is grown for its beautiful foliage. It is an accent plant that will tolerate more shade than many other green roof plants. -
Ipomopsis rubra
North American Native. Brilliant red flowers on spikes 3 or 4 feet high. Feathery green foliage. Highly drought tolerant. -
Liatris microcephala
Tolerant of harsh growing conditions such as poor soil, heat, humidity and drought. It is a great nectar source for pollinators. -
Linum perenne
Known as Perennial Flax, It's one of our favorites some of its features include soft texture and habit, the contrast of thin silver foliage and striking almost iridescent blue flowers with highlights of purple and yellow in the center. It’s a rebloomer, re-seeder, drought tolerant, attractive to pollinators, can't go wrong. -
Mixed Flats – 30% Natives
Owner and renowned green roof consultant, Ed Snodgrass, created this specific mix of plants to meet the LEED requirements for native plants on a green roof. The mix has a functional base of ground cover plants, combined with 30% native accents plants. -
Monarda fistulosa
North American Native with purple-pink flowers and fragrant foliage. It is a magnet for pollinators. -
Opuntia compressa syn. O. humifusa
A US native cactus that stands out on a green roof. A great way to add a sculptural element to an extensive roof.
