Accent Plants
These plants can be used to add color, texture, height, extend flowering season, and to attract additional pollinators. They are most effectively used with a base of sedum to create the main cover for the green roof.
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Opuntia phaeacantha
This North American Native cactus is a wonderful structural addition to any roof. -
Origanum vulgare
Roof top herbs, this plant originates from dry areas and covers the ground making it a perfect roof plant. Additionally it's attractive to pollinators and humans! -
Penstemon barbatus ssp. coccineus
A major attractant for hummingbirds, with its bright scarlet-red tubular flowers, held high above the foliage on tall stems. North American Native. -
Penstemon hirsutus var. pygmeus
North American Native that attracts many pollinators. Light purple and white flowers. -
Penstemon pinifolius
A major attractant for hummingbirds with its bright red-orange tubular flowers. North American Native. Green foliage in winter. -
Petrorhagia saxifraga
Very fine textured light green foliage covered with tiny pale pink flowers. Extremely drought tolerant. Tolerates some shade. -
Phlox subulata
A beautiful carpet of flowers in very early spring. Green foliage through winter. North American Native. Tolerates some shade. -
Potentilla neumanniana
Cinquefoil spreads by seed and stolons creating a carpet or living mulch, the numerous yellow flowers in spring stand out. -
Ratibida columnifera
This North American native is a great accent to add height and biodiversity to a green roof. The bright yellow ray flowers have a striking cone of disc flowers in the center. -
Ruellia humilis
This Mid-Atlantic native is a great accent plant to add height, texture, and biodiversity to any roof.
