ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 5 -- United States Patent no. PP36,598, issued on April 15, was assigned to BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY (West Chicago, Ill.).
"Buddleia plant named 'Balchryeel'" was invented by Scott C. Trees (Arroyo Grande, Calif.) and Sarah Kimberly Greenwood (West Chester, Pa.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Buddleia plant named 'Balchryeel', characterized by its compact, upright and outwardly spreading plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; dense and bushy appearance; dark green-colored leaves; and relatively long conical inflorescences with numerous bright violet-colored flowers."
The patent was filed on Oct. 14, 2024, u...