23 Popular Plants that are Illegal to Propagate on a Large Scale

With advancements in plant breeding techniques, an increasing number of plant varieties have been developed that are covered by intellectual property rights. These may be subject to various legal protections like Patents, Variety Protection Certificates, and sometimes even Utility Patents. Let’s have a detailed look at the Plants that are Illegal to Propagate on a Large Scale.

Before we delve into the list, let’s quickly understand the types of protections often applied to plants:

Reason for Protection: Disease-resistant and easy-to-care-for, providing continuous blooms without extensive pruning or care.

Some of the most prominent protected varieties are Rosa ‘Radrazz,’ Rosa ‘Radtko’, Rosa ‘Radcon,’ Rosa ‘Radgor,’ Rosa ‘Radral,’ Rosa ‘Radcor,’ Rosa ‘Radcor,’ and Rosa ‘Radwinte.’

Reason for Protection: Named for Julia Child and known for their rich, butter-gold color and robust, winter-hardy nature.

Reason for Protection: Unique combination of taste, texture, and storability. Developed at the University of Minnesota.

Reason for Protection: Remarkable cotton candy flavor achieved through selective breeding, giving them a unique market niche.

Reason for Protection: Resistant to downy mildew, versatile for both shade and sun, and provide a variety of vibrant colors.

Reason for Protection: Offers multiple vibrant colors on a single plant, which is unusual for Echinacea.

Reason for Protection: Capable of re-blooming throughout the spring and summer seasons, unlike traditional hydrangeas.

Reason for Protection: Unique ability to bloom more than once in a single growing season.

Reason for Protection: Known for its dark blue-green color and resistance to drought conditions.

Reason for Protection: Fine texture and shade tolerance make it