North American Natives
Plants native to the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
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Liatris spicata
This eastern North American native is a great accent plant to add color and height to a green roof. Its purple flower spike is a pollinator magnet and will increase biodiversity. -
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. -
Opuntia phaeacantha
This North American Native cactus is a wonderful structural addition to any roof. -
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. -
Phlox subulata
A beautiful carpet of flowers in very early spring. Green foliage through winter. North American Native. Tolerates some shade. -
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.
