GARDENING IN THE SHADE FROM PAGE 15 themselves over time to form larger colonies. Of the many species native to Florida, the two that can be used nearly statewide are the Common Blue Violet (V. sororia) and the Common White Violet (V. primulifolia). These have similarly shaped flowers and slightly different heart-shaped leaves. Common Blue Violet often produces white flowers too and the two species are sometimes confused in the trade. CRAIG N. HEUGEL, Ph.D. Ecologist, plant lover, gardener and author of several excellent books about gardening with native plants, many available from the University Press of Florida. Craig is a frequent and very popular speaker at FANN, Florida Native Plant Society and Florida Wildflower Foundation events — don’t miss an opportunity to hear him and be inspired. About the Author You can follow Craig’s blog to learn from his successes and mistakes, and to discover exciting new plants for your garden wish list. Blog: www.hawthornhillwildflowers.blogspot.com 16 GUIDE FOR REAL FLORIDA GARDENERS FALL 2016-2017 FANN / Florida Association of Native Nurseries
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