ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 21 -- United States Patent no. PP37,818, issued on Oct. 20, was assigned to Altman Specialty Plants llc (Vista, Calif.).

"Graptosedum plant named 'JOKER'" was invented by Renee O'Connell (Pala, Calif.).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct cultivar of Graptosedum plant named 'JOKER' is disclosed, characterized by clusters of variegated stem rosettes of powder blue with creamy yellow margins. The new cultivar is hardy in full sun, relatively fast growing, branching prolifically to form clusters. The new cultivar is a Graptosedum, typically produced as a container plant for the patio or as landscape plants, as well as a cultivar of ornamental purposes."

The pat...