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 

Chalky Sempervivum

Sempervivum calcarium


Appearance

Rosettes of succulant leaves with pointed tip. Grey-green leaves tipped with maroon red, each rosette around 2 cm in diameter.

Habitat

Thrives in the rockery outside the kitchen window and also present in the rockery by the back gate.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023