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 

Hollyhock 

Alcea rosea


Appearance

Tall perennial with coarse, rough-textured, heart-shaped leaves and simple open 5-petaled red or white flowers.

Habitat

Growing up against the house on a South-East facing wall, and in the herbaceous border.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023