Radtrad

Radtrad

Tradescantia plant named ‘Radtrad’

UNDER PATENT

Still under patent. Protection ends January 23, 2033.

Twenty years from the filing date would end on October 11, 2032. This patent earned 104 days of term adjustment for delay at the Patent Office, which is why it runs longer.

Figure 1 of US plant patent PP24733, the photograph of Radtrad printed in the patent.

Figure 1 from US Plant Patent PP24733, 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 Tradescantia plant is provided that displays a spreading mounded growth habit. The new variety commonly flowers from June to November and forms in abundance large purple flowers in clusters on a substantially uniform basis. The plant propagates well through the use of cuttings. An additional choice is provided to gardeners seeking an herbaceous perennial. Attractive linear green leaves with substantially parallel venation are formed. The plant is well suited for providing colorful distinctive ornamentation.

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I claim: 1. A new and distinct Tradescantia plant that exhibits the following combination of characteristics: (a) displays a spreading mounded growth habit, (b) forms attractive linear green leaves with substantially parallel venation, (c) forms in abundance large purple flowers in clusters on a substantially uniform basis, (d) propagates readily through the use of cuttings, and (e) is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation; substantially as illustrated and described.

Read the full patent: US Plant Patent PP24733 in full — the complete specification, every figure, and the file history.

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