ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 2 -- United States Patent no. PP36,583, issued on April 1, was assigned to BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY (West Chicago, Ill.).

"Phlox plant named 'Balsashet'" was invented by Christa Kievit (Hem, Netherlands).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Phlox plant named 'Balsashet', characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading and low mounding plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; relatively long flowering period; large deep purple-colored flowers; and good container and garden performance."

The patent was filed on Oct. 10, 2024, under Application No. 18/911,963.

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