Petite Wonder

Petite Wonder

Monarda plant named ‘Petite Wonder’

PUBLIC DOMAIN

Patent expired May 2, 2021. This plant is in the public domain — anyone may propagate and sell it.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on April 10, 2021. This patent earned 22 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP13149, the photograph of Petite Wonder printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP13149, 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 variety of perennial Monarda spp. or Bee-Balm plant is provided that exhibits a dense dwarf stature. The blossoms exhibit an attractive light pink coloration (as illustrated). Dense dark green and glossy foliage is formed that contrasts well with the blossom coloration. The new variety can be distinguished from the ‘Petite Delight’ variety (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 10,784) by its generally smaller blossom size, smaller foliage, and slightly smaller and more compact growth habit. The winter hardiness is good.

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

We claim: 1. A new and distinct variety of Monarda spp. plant having the following combination of characteristics: (a) Forms attractive light pink blossoms that tend to be smaller in size than the ‘Petite Delight’ variety, (b) Exhibits attractive dense dark green and glossy foliage that is generally smaller than that of the ‘Petite Delight’ variety, (c) Exhibits a dwarf growth habit that generally is slightly smaller and more compact than the ‘Petite Delight’ variety, and (d) Exhibits good winter hardiness;

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP13149 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

The record

Abstract