Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation

Animals, Agriculture & Food
Animals Agriculture Food
Ornamental Corn with Purple and Green Foliage for Landscaping
WARF: P07294US

Inventors: William Tracy

The Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) is seeking commercial partners interested in developing a novel variety of ornamental corn with purple and green foliage.
Overview
Ornamental corn provides an unusual addition to a garden. It can be used as an accent plant in flower beds or other landscaping.
The Invention
A UW–Madison researcher has developed a line of ornamental corn with purple and green foliage. This corn may be grown in planters or flower beds.
Applications
  • A unique color and leaf plant for landscaping
Key Benefits
  • Leaf is relatively wide.
  • Plant has purple and green foliage.
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