Novaperlac

Novaperlac

Perovskia plant named ‘Novaperlac’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends August 14, 2034.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 19, 2033. This patent earned 238 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP26618, the photograph of Novaperlac printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP26618, 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

The new plant resulted as a mutation of a common plant of Perovskia atriplicifolia (unnamed and non-patented). The mutation was induced by exposing tissue cultured shoots to gamma irradiation and was followed by selection. Attractive purple blossoms are formed in abundance. A dense substantially upright compact growth habit is displayed. Sturdy branching is exhibited. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape and has tended to blossom primarily in July through September.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Perovskia atriplicifolia plant having the following combination of characteristics: (a) exhibits a dense substantially upright growth habit, (b) exhibits sturdy branching, (c) displays finely-textured foliage, (d) forms in abundance attractive purple blossoms, and (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in the landscape; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP26618 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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Abstract