Oenothera Patents (Class PLT/460)
  • Publication number: 20180249618
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oenothera drummondii identified as TX-12-5 characterized by 1) a propensity for free flowering (numerous flowers over an extended time and range of photoperiods), 2) a low spreading growth habit (typically less than 30 cm tall) with a dense canopy of foliage, 3) a grey-green shade of foliage compared to the green of most of the species, and 4) consistently bright yellow flowers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Michael A. Arnold, Sean Carver
  • Publication number: 20140013476
    Abstract: A new Oenothera hybrida plant is provided that continuously forms in abundance attractive large pure deep yellow blossoms from spring to autumn. The plant exhibits an annual behavior in the absence of substantial winter hardiness. Good tolerance to heat is displayed in the presence of adequate water. Also, generally good tolerance to disease and pests is displayed. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation when grown in patio pots, hanging baskets, balcony boxes, mass plantings, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: MOERHEIM NEW PLANT B.V.
    Inventor: Helmut E. Unger
  • Patent number: PP19663
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Oenothera plant named ‘SHIMMER’, a hardy deciduous herbaceous perennial, distinguishable by low-spreading habit, narrow silver, ribbon-like foliage, and bright butter-yellow flowers. In combination these traits set ‘SHIMMER’ apart from all other existing varieties of Oenothera known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Ogden, Lauren S. Ogden
  • Patent number: PP25429
    Abstract: A new Oenothera hybrida plant is provided that continuously forms in abundance attractive large pure deep yellow blossoms from spring to autumn. The plant exhibits an annual behavior in the absence of substantial winter hardiness. Good tolerance to heat is displayed in the presence of adequate water. Also, generally good tolerance to disease and pests is displayed. The plant is particularly well suited for providing attractive ornamentation when grown in patio pots, hanging baskets, balcony boxes, mass plantings, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Moerheim New Plant B.V.
    Inventor: Helmut E. Unger
  • Patent number: PP29844
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oenothera drummondii identified as TX-12-5 characterized by 1) a propensity for free flowering (numerous flowers over an extended time and range of photoperiods), 2) a low spreading growth habit (typically less than 30 cm tall) with a dense canopy of foliage, 3) a grey-green shade of foliage compared to the green of most of the species, and 4) consistently bright yellow flowers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2018
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Michael A. Arnold, Sean Carver
  • Patent number: PP35065
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Oenothera plant named ‘Evening Sun’, characterized by its bright yellow-colored flowers, dark grey-green colored foliage, and moderately vigorous, spreading growth habit, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Ball Horticultural Company
    Inventors: Christa Kievit, Karl F. Batschke