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US Plant Patent PP28717

Novasalpur

Salvia plant named ‘Novasalpur’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 6, 2036.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on December 22, 2035. This patent earned 15 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP28717, the photograph of Novasalpur printed in the patent.
Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP28717, 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.

The record

Patent number
PP28717
Filed
December 22, 2015
Granted
November 28, 2017
Expires
January 6, 2036
Assignee
CP DELAWARE INC
Inventor
DOBRES MICHAEL S; JANES JESSICA D

Abstract

A new and distinct Salvia plant was formed by controlled breeding followed by selection. Over a long blooming season attractive purple blossoms are formed. The growth habit is well-branched and bushy. The blossoms are borne on sturdy stems. The plant can be readily asexually reproduced by the rooting of cuttings. The plant is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation in parks, gardens, public areas, and residential landscapes.

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 Salvia plant characterized by the following combination of characteristics: (a) displays a well-branched bushy growth habit with sturdy stems, (b) forms in abundance attractive purple blossoms, (c) displays hardiness to U.S.D.A. Hardiness Zone No. 6, and (d) is well suited for providing attractive ornamentation; substantially as illustrated and described.

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