Green roof plant of the week – Common Toadflax
Common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) is an excellent plant on green roofs. However it is vulnerable to drought and therefore needs to be in at least 150mm to really flourish. A good tip is to plant...
View ArticleGreen roof plant of the Week – Harebell
The harebell, [bluebell in Scotland], is a classic green roof plant. It is common on roofs on continental Europe and can be found on roofs in Canada, and the UK. [singlepic id=100 w=320 h=240...
View ArticleGreen roof plant of the week – Musk Mallow
This delightful ice-pink flower is a real beauty and can add elegance and colour to any small scale green roof. [singlepic id=109 w=520 h=340 float=center] The Musk Mallow (Malva moschata) is an erect...
View ArticleGreen Roof Plant of the Week – Wild Thyme
Wild thyme is a native perennial that forms a scented cushion or mat of pink flowers. It can be found in a variety of dry grassland habitats from in chalk to heaths to cliffs to dunes. This makes it...
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