Blue Chip Jr

Blue Chip Jr

Buddleja plant named ‘Blue Chip Jr’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 31, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on March 21, 2034. This patent earned 132 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26581, the photograph of Blue Chip Jr printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP26581, reproduced as printed. Photographs in a plant patent are taken by the applicant. Reproduction of the patent document is permitted; the image is shown whole and uncropped for that reason.

Abstract

Buddleja ‘Blue Chip Jr’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ has low vigor resulting in very dwarf stature. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ is asexually propagated using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ demonstrates a dense, spreading growth habit. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ is lacking male flower parts (anthers), resulting in male (pollen) sterility. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ produces female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in lack of seed formation. ‘Blue Chip Jr’ has purple-violet flower color.

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That which is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct variety of butterfly bush ( Buddleja ) named ‘Blue Chip Jr’ substantially as illustrated and described herein, characterized by its dwarf stature, dense and spreading growth habit, obovate leaf shape, purple-violet flower color, lack of male flower parts (anthers) resulting in male sterility, and female structures that are essentially sterile, resulting in no seed formation.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP26581 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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