What flowers are suitable for growing in Liaocheng? What are the city flowers and trees?

1. Climate characteristics of Liaocheng

Liaocheng is located in the temperate monsoon climate zone, with obvious seasonal changes and monsoon climate characteristics, and has a semi-arid continental climate. The main climatic characteristics are dry and windy spring, rapid warming and sufficient sunshine; hot and humid summer with heavy rain; clear and crisp autumn with rapid temperature drop; and cold and dry winter with little rain and snow. The average annual temperature is 13.5℃, with July being the hottest month and January being the coldest. The average annual precipitation is 540.4 mm, and spring droughts occur frequently.

2. What flowers are suitable for growing in Liaocheng?

Generally speaking, plants planted outdoors are greatly affected by the region. Considering the climate characteristics of Liaocheng, most common plants can be cultivated, but it is recommended to plant drought-resistant plants in the ground. For example, amaranth, cosmos, impatiens, dahlia, rose, aster, rudbeckia, marigold, sunflower, delphinium, hosta, hollyhock, peony, firecracker vine, iris, bellflower, peony, hibiscus, wintersweet, aquilegia, magnolia, white lilac, forsythia, winter jasmine, peach, bellflower, chrysanthemum, crabapple, salvia, lily, trumpet creeper, zinnia, morning glory, violet yedoensis, baby's breath, cockscomb, cosmos, astilbe, daylily, plum, petunia, pearl bush, wisteria, lilac, loosestrife, and parthenocissus.

3. What are the city flowers and trees of Liaocheng?

The city flowers of Liaocheng are rose and lotus, and the city tree is Sophora japonica. Roses and lotus not only have high ornamental value, but also have a long history of cultivation in Liaocheng and a wide distribution range. Therefore, they are deeply loved by the citizens of Liaocheng. They also have beautiful meanings and are chosen as the city flowers. Sophora japonica has luxuriant branches and leaves and a long lifespan. It is a common greening and street tree species. It also symbolizes good luck, longevity and beautiful meanings, so it was chosen as the city tree.