Buddleia Patents (Class PLT/242)
  • Publication number: 20130061360
    Abstract: A Buddleia plant particularly distinguished by a low-growing and spreading growth habit, large, pendulous inflorescence and suitable for use in hanging baskets, containers, and beddings, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: Hines Growers LLC
    Inventor: Peter C. Podaras
  • Publication number: 20130055478
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Ice Chip’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush. The distinguishing traits of ‘Ice Chip’ include at last one of dwarf plant size, spreading growth habit, gray-green leaf color, attractive white flowers, male sterility and female structures that are essentially sterile.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis J. Werner, Layne K. Snelling
  • Publication number: 20130055479
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Lilac Chip’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush. ‘Lilac Chip’ is distinguished from other related known cultivars based on the unique combination of traits including at least one of very dwarf growth, spreading habit, purple pink flowers, male sterility, and very low female fertility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2011
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis J. Werner, Layne K. Snelling
  • Publication number: 20120017341
    Abstract: Buddleja davidii ‘Summer Skies’ is a distinct form of butterfly bush that combines several desirable characteristics in a landscape plant including the following: upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; green and yellow to bright white leaf variegation with sharp contrast between colors; variegated foliage that is resistant to sun scald and greening; vigorous and free branching habit; long floral panicles of pale violet-blue flowers that are freely produced; easy asexual propagation by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings; and rapid plant development in container culture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Inventors: Mark Henry Brand, William Addison Smith
  • Patent number: PP17332
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja named ‘MORNING MIST’ that is characterized by hardiness, compact habit, intensely silver leaves, and white flowers. In combination these traits set ‘MORNING MIST’ apart from all other existing varieties of Buddleja known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Inventor: Peter Moore
  • Patent number: PP14370
    Abstract: A new and distinct Buddleia plant named ‘Monrell’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; green and pale yellow variegated foliage; freely branching and freely flowering habit; and light purple-colored flowers arranged on cone-shaped panicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: Monrovia Nursery Company
    Inventors: Susan Turrell, Philip Turrell
  • Patent number: PP19934
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleia plant named ‘Stellar Pink’, characterized by its upright and relatively compact plant habit; freely flowering habit; intense dark pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: Witteman + Co.
    Inventor: Richard Eaton Davis
  • Patent number: PP19935
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Butterfly Heaven’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; large, fragrant and light lavender-colored flowers with golden orange-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Inventor: Adrian Bloom
  • Patent number: PP19950
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Miss Ruby’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Moderate vigor resulting in compact growth habit. 2. Ease of asexual propagation using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. 3. Upright growth habit with flowers borne stiffly on upright shoots. 4. Low female fertility and reduced seed set, resulting in less opportunity for seedlings to originate in the landscape setting. 5. Bright pink flower color, unknown in any other butterfly bush variety known to the inventor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2009
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Patent number: PP19991
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Blue Chip’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Moderate vigor resulting in compact growth habit. 2. Ease of asexual propagation using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. 3. Spreading growth habit with multi-branched stems. 4. Male sterility, and low female fertility and reduced seed set, resulting in less opportunity for seedlings to originate in the landscape setting. 5. Blue flower color.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: North Carolina State University
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Patent number: PP22063
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Tobudviole’ that is characterized by a compact habit, short internodes, conical flower spikes, small leaves and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP22064
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Tobudpipur’ that is characterized by a compact habit, short internodes, long flower spikes, small leaves and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP22065
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja a plant named ‘Podaras #9’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light purple violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22066
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #10’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile dark violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22067
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #11’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22068
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #2’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22069
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #8’, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22080
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #1’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile creamy white-colored flowers with orange-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22081
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #3’, characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile orange-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22098
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #12’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22108
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #16’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22109
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #4’, characterized by its upright and somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light violet blue-colored flowers with yellow-colored centers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22110
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #7’, characterized by its compact and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light purple violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22142
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #6’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22143
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named Podaras #15?, characterized by its upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile white-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22144
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #5’, characterized by its upright plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile light violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22177
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #13’, characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile purple violet-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22367
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Podaras #14’, characterized by its compact, upright to outwardly spreading plant habit; freely flowering habit; sterile violet-colored flowers with white-colored centers and greyed orange-colored throats; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2011
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventor: Peter Podaras
  • Patent number: PP22465
    Abstract: Buddleja davidii ‘Summer Skies’ is a distinct form of butterfly bush that combines several desirable characteristics in a landscape plant including the following: upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; green and yellow to bright white leaf variegation with sharp contrast between colors; variegated foliage that is resistant to sun scald and greening; vigorous and free branching habit; long floral panicles of pale violet-blue flowers that are freely produced; easy asexual propagation by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings; and rapid plant development in container culture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: University of Connecticut
    Inventors: Mark Henry Brand, William Addison Smith
  • Patent number: PP22680
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Burncross’, characterized by its low growing, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; green and yellow green variegated leaves; violet blue-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: John R. Senior
  • Patent number: PP23214
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘Pink Pagoda’, characterized by its upright, outwardly spreading and mounding plant habit; continuous flowering habit; long narrowly conical inflorescences with numerous pink-colored flowers; and good garden performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Moore
  • Patent number: PP23425
    Abstract: Buddleja ‘Miss Molly’ is a new and distinct variety of butterfly bush that has the following unique combination of desirable features that are outstanding in a new variety. 1. Moderate vigor resulting in semi-compact growth habit. 2. Ease of asexual propagation using softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings. 3. Semi-upright growth habit with flowers borne stiffly on upright shoots. 4. Dark reddish-purple flower color, unknown in any other butterfly bush variety.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventors: Dennis James Werner, Layne Karlton Snelling
  • Patent number: PP23461
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘TOBUD0615’ that is characterized by short internodes, conical flower spikes with violet flowers and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP23462
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘TOBUD0703’ that is characterized by conical flower spikes with purple flowers and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP23463
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘TOBUD0802’ that is characterized by short internodes, conical flower spikes with purple flowers and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP23464
    Abstract: A new cultivar of Buddleja plant named ‘TOBUD072’ that is characterized by short internodes, conical flower spikes with white flowers and a long flowering season.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Thompson and Morgan Ltd.
    Inventor: Charles Valin
  • Patent number: PP23498
    Abstract: A Buddleia plant particularly distinguished by a low-growing and spreading growth habit, large, pendulous inflorescence and suitable for use in hanging baskets, containers, and beddings, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Hines Growers LLC
    Inventor: Peter C. Podaras