US Patent Issued to Spring Meadow Nursery on June 30 for "Buddleia plant named 'SMNBWXPP'" (Michigan Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., July 16 -- United States Patent no. PP37,502, issued on June 30, was assigned to Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, Mich.).

"Buddleia plant named 'SMNBWXPP'" 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 Buddleia plant named 'SMNBWXPP' is disclosed, characterized by unique flower panicles that are somewhat globular and also conical in shape. Flower petals are colored lavender in the bud stage, maturing to soft lavender and finally cream-colored. Flower throats are bright orange. Flowers have a sweet, honey-like fragrance. Plants are very dwarf and very compact with large, dark green leathery foliage. The ne...