US Plant Patent PP26329
WF 73
Hemerocallis plant named ‘WF 73’
UNDER PATENT
Still under patent. Protection ends June 18, 2034.
Twenty years from the filing date would end on March 10, 2034. This patent earned 100 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

The record
- Patent number
- PP26329
- Filed
- March 10, 2014
- Granted
- January 19, 2016
- Expires
- June 18, 2034
- Assignee
- WESTMORELAND PHILIP DALE
- Inventor
- WESTMORELAND PHILIP DALE
Abstract
A new and distinct Hemerocallis cultivar named ‘WF 73’ is disclosed, characterized by its excellent landscape performance, resistance to daylily rust, orange-red flower color, with a yellow throat. Plants bloom very early and have evergreen foliage. The new variety is a Hemerocallis , normally produced as an outdoor garden plant.
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What is claimed is: 1. A new and distinct cultivar of Hemerocallis plant named ‘WF 73’ as herein illustrated and described.
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