Genus
Astelia
2 US plant patents have been granted in this genus. 0 are already in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell them. The next of the 2 still protected comes off patent on March 27, 2029.
Still under patent — 2 cultivars
Soonest to come off patent first. You may not propagate these for sale until the date shown.
- AstJel01PP21266Astelia plant named ‘AstJel01’UNDER PATENTMarch 27, 2029
- Silver ShadowPP22195Astelia plant named ‘Silver Shadow’UNDER PATENTAugust 18, 2030
A patent expiring frees the plant, and its cultivar name comes with it — cultivar names cannot be trademarked, so they are always free to use. What it does not free is any brand name the plant is marketed under. Those are trademarks and renew indefinitely.