ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 21 -- United States Patent no. PP37,379, issued on April 21, was assigned to Walters Gardens Inc. (Zeeland, Mich.).
"Astilbe plant named 'Dragon's Lair'" was invented by Hans A. Hansen (Zeeland, Mich.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct hybrid of Astilbe plant named 'Dragon's Lair' has mounded habit producing purplish-grey triternate foliage that is topped with tall, upright, stiff, dark-burgundy, upright, and densely branched panicles with numerous, densely-clustered rosy-purple flowers. The new plant is a rapid grower, shows heat and sun tolerance, and is useful in the landscape, in containers, or as a cut flower."
The patent was filed on Oct. 14, 2025,...