US Patent Issued to Spring Meadow Nursery on Oct. 27 for "Buddleia plant named 'SMNBDFRI'" (Michigan Inventor)

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 27 -- United States Patent no. PP37,822, issued on Oct. 27, was assigned to Spring Meadow Nursery Inc. (Grand Haven, Mich.).

"Buddleia plant named 'SMNBDFRI'" 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 'SMNBDFRI' is disclosed, characterized by large, conical inflorescences of bright, magenta-colored petals with a floral fragrance. Plants are dwarf and compact with large, dark green leathery foliage. The new cultivar is a Buddleia, typically produced as an outdoor ornamental plant."

The patent was filed on Oct. 28, 2025, under Application No. 19/370,904.

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