Miss Ruby

Miss Ruby

Buddleja plant named ‘Miss Ruby’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends October 31, 2027.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on August 23, 2027. This patent earned 69 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP19950, the photograph of Miss Ruby printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP19950, 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 ‘Miss Ruby’ 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. 1. Moderate vigor resulting in compact growth habit. 2. Ease of asexual propagation using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. 3. Upright growth habit with flowers borne stiffly on upright shoots. 4. Low female fertility and reduced seed set, resulting in less opportunity for seedlings to originate in the landscape setting. 5. Bright pink flower color, unknown in any other butterfly bush variety known to the inventor.

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1. A new and distinct variety of butterfly bush ( Buddleja ) substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by its compact growth habit, grayed-green leaf color, and bright pink flower color.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP19950 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

The record

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