Plants – Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant
Plant Patent
2000-11-13
2002-06-25
Campell, Bruce R. (Department: 1661)
Plants
Herbaceous ornamnental flowering plant
Plant Patent
active
PP012718
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of Stokesia plant, botanically known as
Stokesia laevis
and a member of the composite family. This new Stokesia variety, hereinafter referred to as ‘Colorwheel’, was discovered by Robert M. Saul in the summer of 1997 as an openly pollinated seedling of an unidentified selection of
Stokesia laevis
at Saul Nurseries, Inc. in Dahlonega, Ga. The value of this new cultivar lies in its unique display of flower colors, numerous flowers per plant, increased growth rate and attractive semi-evergreen foliage.
Asexual propagation of the new plant by division has been under Mr. Saul's 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 Dahlonega, Ga.
1. Attractive large flowers are initially white and with further development transform to a dark purple while retaining the white center.
2. Numerous flowers per plant.
3. Fast growth rate under normal fertilization and moisture conditions.
4. Easily propagated by division.
5. Heat and drought resistant.
6. Tolerates full sun to part shade.
7. Desirable in planters.
8. Desirable as a cut flower.
9. Effectively used in mass in perennial gardens.
10. Hardy to Zone 6.
11. Semi-evergreen in Zones 7-9.
Campell Bruce R.
Grünberg Anne Marie
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