IP Library Granted Patent US 20,344
Granted Patent P2
US 20,344 · App. 12/081,301 · Granted Sep 22, 2009

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Patent No.
US 20,344
App. No.
12/081,301
Granted
Sep 22, 2009
Kind
P2
Abstract

A new Epimedium hybrida cultivar is provided that displays a low-growing clumping growth habit. The new cultivar flowers in April and May and forms attractive white blossoms that commonly are borne above the foliage. The plant is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation when grown in containers, in rock gardens, or as a ground cover. Attractive light green deciduous leaflets are formed. The plant grows well in full sun to moderate shade. During observations to date the new variety has been found to be readily amenable to asexual propagation by division.

Claims (8)

1. A new and distinct Epimedium hybrida plant that exhibits the following combination of characteristics:

(a) displays a low-growing clumping growth habit,

(b) forms attractive light green deciduous leaflets,

(c) grows well in full sun to moderate shade,

(d) forms attractive white flowers that generally are positioned above the foliage during April and May,

(e) propagates readily by division, and

(f) is well suited for providing distinctive ornamentation when grown in containers, in rock gardens, or as a ground cover;

substantially as illustrated and described.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 18, 2016
From: CP DELAWARE, INC.
To: BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY
Reel/Frame 037765/0822 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Apr 14, 2008
From: LIGHTY, RICHARD W.
To: CP DELAWARE, INC.
Reel/Frame 020854/0305 →