Dark Moon

Dark Moon

Echeveria plant named ‘Dark Moon’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends November 18, 2035.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 1, 2035. This patent earned 48 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP28685, the photograph of Dark Moon printed in the patent.

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Abstract

A new and distinct Echeveria cultivar named ‘Dark Moon’ is disclosed, characterized by concentric rosettes comprised of an abundance of deep violet black leaves. The new cultivar is robust growing, as compared to other existing dark Echeverias , enabling increased and faster propagation of the cultivar. The new cultivar ‘Dark Moon’ is more resistant to disease and “shattering” (as occurs with summer stress syndrome, a disease of some Echeverias , particularly the dark-leaved varieties). 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 ‘DARK MOON’ as herein illustrated and described.

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