Plants and animals of Pointfield

An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015   

Ornamental flowers and grasses 

Tibetan bistort

Bistorta vaciniflora 


Appearance

Perennial ground-cover plant with small ovate, glossy leaves that dies back over winter. Numerous flowers arise from long red spikes; flowers small, white to pale pink, simple. 

Habitat

Thrives in dining-room rockery and sink garden.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023