Autumn Moon

Autumn Moon

Salvia plant named ‘Autumn Moon’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends July 31, 2032.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on April 30, 2032. This patent earned 92 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24106, the photograph of Autumn Moon printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24106, 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 Salvia plant of unknown parentage is provided that was discovered in a nursery setting while growing among other Salvia plants. Over a long blooming season in abundance attractive bicolored blossoms are formed having pale pink and yellow coloration. The growth habit is compact and bushy. Attractive large bright green leaves are formed. Following pruning, the plant displays a tendency to vigorously regrow. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Salvia plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) displays a compact and bushy growth habit, (b) forms in abundance over a long blooming season attractive bicolored blossoms having a pale pink and yellow coloration, (c) displays vigorous large bright green leaves, (d) displays a tendency to vigorously regrow following pruning, and (e) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP24106 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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