Abstract:In order to construct the ecological and economical flower mirror with diverse species, rich season-colors, and beautiful landscape, a batch of plant species, which suitable for flower mirror landscape in South China, was selected and evaluated by analytical hierarchy process (AHP). The results showed that 305 species were picked out, belonging to 84 families and 221 genera, mainly in Acanthaceae, Fabaceae, Asteraceae, Amaryllidaceae, etc. According to life-form, there are 16, 127, 134 and 28 species of small trees, shrubs, herbs and vines, respectively. There were 100 native species and 205 alien species, accounting for 32.79% and 67.21%, respectively. Comprehensive evaluation showed that Grade I to III had 148, 151 and 6 species, respectively. The layer analysis indicated that 106, 162 and 157 species were foreground, mid-shot and background plants, respectively. As for seasonal selection, 216 species are good for spring, 232 species for summer, 195 species for autumn, and 128 species for winter. Therefore, the rich resources of shrubs and herbaceous plants with various forms provide numerous design ideas for flower mirror in South China.
