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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...

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Green 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...

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Green 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...

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Green 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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