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   

Wild flowers 

Variegated periwinkle

Vinca major 'variegata'


Appearance

Evergreen creeping perennial with purple open flowers comprising five petals that are somewhat twisted and asymmetric. Petals single. Leaves variegated green and yellow, with fine marginal hairs. 

Habitat

Spreads in border near the back gate and against the hedge beside the house. 


Months in flower

2020
2021
2022
2023