Plants – Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant
Plant Patent
2002-02-19
2003-04-01
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)
Plants
Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant
Plant Patent
active
PP013696
ABSTRACT:
Botanical classification: Tiarella hybrid.
Variety denomination: ‘Seafoam’.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct cultivar of a hardy herbaceous perennial of the genus Tiarella, and known by the cultivar name ‘Seafoam’. The genus Tiarella is a member of the family Saxifragaceae.
The new cultivar originated as a cross between unknown parents. This new Tiarella was one of many seedlings grown from select interspecific hybrids and species that were mass pollinated in the greenhouse in Canby, Oreg. From observation of the characteristics exhibited by the instant plant, it is most likely an interspecific hybrid. As such no species designations are given.
The new variety has been reproduced only by asexual propagation (division and micropropagation). Each of the progeny exhibits identical characteristics to the original plant.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This plant is characterized by the following:
1. Small leaves and compact habit.
2. Strong, feather-like dark pattern following veins.
3. Many flowering stems.
4. White flower color.
5. Excellent vigor.
The new variety has been reproduced only by asexual propagation (division and micropropagation). Each of the progeny exhibits identical characteristics to the original plant. Asexual propagation by division and micropropagation using standard techniques with terminal and lateral shoots as done in Canby, Oreg., shows that the foregoing characteristics and distinctions come true to form and are established and transmitted through succeeding propagations. The present invention has not been evaluated under all possible environmental conditions. The phenotype may vary with variations in environment without a change in the genotype of the plant.
Campell Bruce R.
Klarquist & Sparkman, LLP
Para Annette
Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.
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