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 

Variegated thyme 

Thymus x citriodorus 'Lemon variegated'


Appearance

A spreading evergreen perennial with masses of small ovate leaves that have a cream-white margin and dark green core. Stem a brownish red colour and underside of fresh leaves also brownish red giving the branches a red tip.

Habitat

Pond rockery.


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023