North American Natives
Plants native to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Allium cernuum
Reliable North American native with a nodding flower habit. Tolerates some shade. -
Armeria maritima ‘Splendens’
Shiny dark green narrow leaves form tufted clumps. Pink flowers. Tolerates salt and shade. Dark green to purple winter foliage. North American native. -
Asclepias tuberosa
With its striking bright orange flowers, this North American and Mid-Atlantic native is a great accent plant. It is a host plant for monarch butterfly larva and helps increase the biodiversity on a green roof. -
Bigelowia nuttallii
Showy yellow flowers are borne high above tuft-like foliage. A very drought tolerant North American Native, with a lasting bloom. Tolerates some shade. -
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.
