ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 16 -- United States Patent no. PP36,694, issued on May 20, was assigned to SPRING MEADOW NURSERY INC. (Grand Haven, Mich.).

"Syringa plant named 'SMNSPWF'" was invented by Megan M. Mathey (Holland, Mich.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Syringa plant named 'SMNSPWF', characterized by its relatively compact, upright to outwardly spreading and low mounding plant habit; vigorous growth habit; freely branching habit, dense and bushy appearance; freely and remontant flowering habit; inflorescences with fragrant white-colored flowers; and relative resistance to Powdery Mildew."

The patent was filed on Nov. 14, 2024, under Application No. 18/947,75...