Green Roof Plants - How Do I Choose? Quick Tip #7 Look Up!!!

Boston Fern, Nephrolepis spp.

I shot these photos on a walk the other day.  The show plants growing in gutters and out of crevices in other plants.

Why is this important?

Because it allows the green roof designer an insight into what plant species readily and successfully grow in the area without additional irrigation or fertilization.

Pine, Pinus spp.

Catbrier, Smilax spp.

Asparagus fern, Asparagus spp.

You may or may not choose to use one or all of the plants you see growing in gutters or on the roofs of buildings in your area.

You may though find surprises in the plants growing across the asphalt and concrete canvas framing your city.

The plants photographed here include;

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• Catbrier, Smilax spp.
• Pine, Pinus spp.
• Boston Fern, Nephrolepis spp.
• Asparagus fern (an invasive species here in Florida), Asparagus densiflorus
• Several grasses and ferns and others

Always keep your eye open for plants growing atop buildings!

As always, email us with your questions and comments.

Happy Green Roofing!

Kevin