ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 3 -- United States Patent no. PP36,937, issued on Sept. 2, was assigned to BALL HORTICULTURAL COMPANY (West Chicago, Ill.).

"Coreopsis plant named 'Baluptold'" was invented by Darren Barshaw (Grand Haven, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Coreopsis plant named 'Baluptold', characterized by its upright and mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit; medium green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit with numerous inflorescences per plant; single-type daisy inflorescences with bright yellow-colored ray florets; and good garden performance."

The patent was filed on Oct. 12, 2024, under Application No. 1...