Green Roof Plants: A Resource and Planting Guide

Green Roof Plants is the essential reference for anyone designing, planting, or maintaining a living roof. Drawing on their firsthand experience as pioneering green-roof nursery growers, Edmund C. and Lucie L. Snodgrass provide detailed profiles and photographs for more than 200 species and cultivars proven to thrive in these demanding environments.

Inside this book:

• Photographs and cultural information for more than 200 species and cultivars
• Practical data on moisture needs, heat tolerance, and hardiness
• Details on bloom color, foliage characteristics, and mature height
• Guidance to help you choose the right plants for your climate and roof system

An authoritative, beautifully illustrated guide for landscape architects, designers, gardeners, and green-building professionals.