ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 17 -- United States Patent no. PP36,964, issued on Sept. 16, was assigned to WINGEN LLC (Mustang Ridge, Texas).

"Petunia plant named 'WNPETSVCJ26'" was invented by Marc Wiens (Hackenheim, Germany).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A new and distinct Petunia plant named 'WNPETSVCJ26', characterized by its upright to outwardly spreading and mounding to eventually trailing plant habit; vigorous growth habit and rapid growth rate; freely branching habit; dense and bushy plant form; early and freely flowering habit; single-type flowers that are lavender in color with lighter lavender-colored throats; and excellent container and garden performance."

The patent was filed on Nov. ...