Novacargol

Novacargol

Caryopteris plant named ‘Novacargol’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends June 2, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 3, 2033. This patent earned 181 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26035, the photograph of Novacargol printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP26035, 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

A new and distinct Caryopteris plant is provided which is the product of a controlled breeding program followed by selection. Attractive lilac-colored flowers in a verticillaster arrangement are formed on a substantially uniform basis. The growth habit is compact and ascending with strong branching. Attractive light green to golden foliage is displayed. During observations to date, the golden coloration of the foliage has tended to be more pronounced during cooler growing conditions. The plant is well suited for providing attractive colorful ornamentation in the landscape.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Caryopteris plant having the following combination of characteristics: (a) displays a compact ascending growth habit with strong branching, (b) forms on a substantially uniform basis attractive lilac-colored flowers in a verticillaster arrangement, (c) displays attractive light green to golden foliage, (d) has been observed to be hardy to U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 7, and (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP26035 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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