Non-native succulent species appropriate for extensive green roofs in Minnesota. Note: Many species of sedums grow well on green roofs in Minnesota. The list below shows some of the most common species. Many other Sedum species can also perform well.
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Scientific name Common name Plant height (inches) Approximate bloom time Flower color Sun exposure Winter interest
Allium schoenoprasum Chives 10 Spring White Full sun to partial shade Dormant
Sedum album Stonecrop 6 Summer White Full sun Red
Sedum hybridum 'Immergrünchen' Stonecrop 6 Summer Yellow Full sun Orange/bronze
Sedum kamtschaticum var. floriferum'Weihenstephaner Gold' Russian Stonecrop 5 Summer Yellow Full sun Red
Sedum kamtschaticum Russian Stonecrop 6 Summer Yellow Full sun Red
Sedum reflexum 'Blue Spruce' Stonecrop 8 Summer Yellow Full sun Blue-green
Sedum rupestre 'Angelina' Golden Stonecrop 5 Summer Yellow Full sun Coral/orange-red
Sedum sexangulare Stonecrop 4 Summer Yellow Full sun to shade Red
Sedum spurium 'Dragon's Blood' Two Row Stonecrop 4 Summer Red Sun Red