Plants – Rose – Climber
Plant Patent
1999-10-18
2001-08-28
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)
Plants
Rose
Climber
Plant Patent
active
PP012068
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
This new Liriope variety was found as an openly pollinated seedling of
Liriope gigantea
maintained by Flowerwood Nursery, Inc. in Bushnell, Fla. The plant upon which the seed of
Liriope gigantea
‘Merton Jacobs’ was found is not a horticultural variety or cultivar and is not patented or available commercially. The seedling, hereinafter referred to as ‘Merton Jacobs’ was discovered by Randall Merton Jacobs in 1994. The value of this new cultivar lies in its unique dark green foliage, increased growth rate, and unique display of flowers above the foliage.
Asexual propagation of the new plant by division has been under Mr. Jacobs' direction at the same location. Several generations of the new plant have been evaluated and the distinctive characteristics of the plant have remained stable. The plant cannot be reproduced true from seed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristics of this new cultivar when grown under normal horticultural practices in Bushnell, Fla.
1. Attractive violet flowers are produced on long racemes.
2. Foliage is dark green year round.
3. Fast growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions.
4. Form is grasslike when leaves recurving toward the ground.
5. Easily propagated by division.
6. Heat and drought resistant.
7. Good groundcover.
8. Tolerates full sun to shade.
9. Desirabe in planters.
10. Effective in mass.
11. Withstands wind and salt spray.
12. An excellent plant for borders.
13. Hardy to Zone 8.
Campell Bruce R.
Para A.
Plant Development Services Inc.
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