Earl's currently has a handful of native plant species of southern California growing in its very own garden! Particularly, four different species were planted by Tate Perrine, our garden's Native Plant Design intern, and have already taken root and begun to grow.
Salvia leucophylla Point Sal; commonly known as "Low Purple Sage", this lovely plant is extremely fragrant and blooms rose-pink flowers that contrast its silvery-green foliage. You will see this plant blooming in the spring/summer.
Sisyrinchium bellum commonly known as "Blue-eyed Grass"; this dainty semi-herbacious perennial blooms small purple flowers in the sunlight only; it flowers January to June (especially right now!!)
Encelia californica common name "Coast Sunflower"; this species of sunflower is seen throughout regions of coastal sage scrub, especially out on the cliffs overlooking Scripps pier. It has a dark brown center with bright yellow petals. Flowers can be seen from February to June.
Mimulus puniceus common name "Red Monkey Flower": this native plant has trumpet-like brick-red flowers that bloom in the springtime (April-May); When the round, two-lipped white stigma is gently touched, the plant responds immediately and the lips close; the lips open again to allow bee or hummingbirds to deliver pollen. (Flowers can be seen now!)
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