As autumn begins, thousands of verbena flowers in Jiulongpo’s Zhaishanping are in full bloom, looking like a sea of purple flowers from a distance. Besides being an ornamental plant, verbena flowers can be used medicinally to diminish inflammation, relieve pain, and calm people’s nerves as well. The special soil and weather conditions of Zhaishanping make verbena flowers grow better here. The blooming period will last until the end of September. (CQNEWS)