ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. PP37,019, issued on Oct. 14, was assigned to BOTANIC GARDENS AND PARKS AUTHORITY (West Perth, Australia).
"Dampiera plant named 'Altmp2336'" was invented by Patrick Courtney (Beaconsfield, Australia).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct variety of Dampiera plant, referred to by its cultivar name, 'Altmp2336', is disclosed. The new variety displays purple-colored flowers with extended flowering. Silver grey-colored foliage is formed. The growth habit is low growing, moderately vigorous and spreading. Additionally, the new variety is particularly well suited for growing as distinctive ornamentation in the landscape."
The patent w...