It is reported, 06 years Nanchong had held a city flower selection, gardenia and moonflower is then participate in the selection of the public more recognized "city flower". And so far Nanchong city flower is still little known, visible when the selection did not cause a strong reaction. The selection of the "city flower" and not in the city's main streets and scenic areas throughout the planting, the so-called "city flower" did not play a role in enhancing the image of Nanchong city.

Citizens more recognized "city flower"- gardenia

Gardenia like warm and humid and sunny environment, high survival rate, easy to promote. Gardenia leaf color four seasons always green, flower aroma elegant, flower period is long, can be used as flower hedge and potted plant ornamental, flower also can be used as flower arrangement and wear decoration. Therefore, love to raise flowers Nanchong citizens home often less gardenia.

Citizens more recognized "city flower" - moonflower

Moonflower to the environment adaptability is strong, like warm cool climate and enough sunshine, drought-resistant, cold-resistant, management than the gardenia requirements to be higher. The moon season is evergreen or semi-evergreen shrub, the flower has pink, light yellow, orange, pure white and other colors, the fragrance from light fragrance to strong fragrance. Moonflower can bloom continuously for a long period of time. The roots, leaves and flowers of moonflower can be used for medicinal purposes. Compared with two kinds of flowers, gardenia's fragrance is more strong.