US Plant Patent PP26109

Dixie Blaze

Echinacea plant named ‘Dixie Blaze’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends May 17, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on November 14, 2033. This patent earned 184 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

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The record

Patent number: PP26109
Filed: November 14, 2013
Granted: November 17, 2015
Expires: May 17, 2034
Assignee: TERRA NOVA NURSERIES INC
Inventor: KORLIPARA HARINI

Abstract

A new and distinct Echinacea plant named ‘Dixie Blaze’ characterized by an amazing number of inflorescences starting in the first season, very long bloom time with excellent rebloom, a very upright, compact habit, bright red orange ray florets surrounding dark cones, ray florets held horizontally, numerous, strong dark stems, and excellent vigor.

Show the legal claimThe single numbered claim as granted — the legal text that defines what this patent covers.

I claim: 1. A new and distinct Echinacea plant as herein illustrated and described.

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