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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 16, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2001
Applicant:
Inventors:
Yuki Watanabe, Kashiwa, JP;
Ryuichi Tachibana, Kawasaki, JP;
Assignee:
Suntory Limited, Osaka, JP;
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A01H 5/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A01H 5/00 ;
Abstract
Disclosed herein is a Verbena plant which has an erect growth habit and good plant height. The plant abundantly forms flowers in a spike with a great profusion of blooms. The blooming period is late April to November and the flowering duration is long. The whole plant remains in bloom for a considerable period of time. The flower size is large and the petal color is vivid violet with a light eye. The plant is highly tolerant to heat and cold, and has a high resistance to pests and diseases, particularly powdery mildew, and high resistance to rain.