ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 12 -- United States Patent no. PP36,683, issued on May 13, was assigned to Terra Nova Nurseries Inc. (Canby, Ore.).

"Kniphofia plant named 'Rocket Jr.'" was invented by Harini Korlipara (Tualatin, Ore.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct Kniphofia plant characterized by characterized by its habit of forming multiple crowns fast and each crown produces inflorescences in the first season, inflorescences of bright red-orange and yellow flowers on short stems, a very long bloom time with repeat blooming, a short habit, excellent vigor, and narrow, grassy, and short leaves."

The patent was filed on Jan. 27, 2023, under Application No. 18/102,245.

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