Andromeda

Andromeda

Echeveria plant named ‘Andromeda’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 20, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 1, 2035. This patent earned 50 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP28744, the photograph of Andromeda printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Andromeda’ is disclosed, characterized by large rosettes comprised of an abundance of ruffled, silvery blue-violet leaves, margined with pink. Further, the new cultivar ‘Andromeda’ produces complex inflorescences, comprised of 3-5 cincinni, composed of 17-21 flowers each, resulting in profuse flowering. 2.4 cm long flowers produced are exceptionally large for the genus. Robust growth, enhancing production intervals in the commercial nursery. Plants are landscape tolerant in temperate areas, and grow quickly to over 20″ in diameter. The new variety is an Echeveria , part of the Crassulaceae complex that includes Aeonium, Crassula, Graptopetalum, Pachyphytum, Sedum and others. Echeveria is a popular genus, typically produced as container plants for the patio or as landscape plants, as a variety of ornamental purposes.

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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Echeveria plant named ‘ANDROMEDA’ as herein illustrated and described.

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The record

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