Succulents particularly colourful sedums dominate shallow substrate green roofs across temperate europe and north america.
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A varied substrate depth.
A good green roof designed for biodiversity should include.
Wildflower green roofs are especially good for pollinators such as bees.
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They can keep buildings cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
A green roof or vegetative roof is a conventional roof that has been enhanced with a waterproof membrane a drainage system and a growing medium which is then covered in vegetation.
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Their low growing and or spreading habits great drought tolerance seasonal flowers and contrasting foliage colours textures and forms make them ideal candidates for green roofs.
The term green roof may also be used to indicate roofs that use some form of green technology such as a cool roof a roof with solar thermal collectors or photovoltaic panels.
Planted and or seeded with a wide range of wildflowers sedums can be added too by applying these principles many interesting native invertebrate species will take up residence on green roofs.
Like any planted area green roofs experience periods of growth flowering and dormancy and so they are sometimes referred to as living roofs.