Kaffir lily is a potted flower loved by Changchun citizens. The flower is graceful, beautiful and evergreen, has a high ornamental value, and enjoys a high reputation both at home and abroad.
Changchun citizens like growing and admiring flowers, especially the kaffir lily. Its cultivation has a history of half a century. It is cultivated not only carefully by specialized departments, but also widely by common people. Over the past few years, new and improved varieties of kaffir lily have come out one after another. In 1986 Changchun's kaffir lily won the championship in the 19th flower exhibition of Hong Kong.
In October 1984, the kaffir lily was named the city flower of Changchun by the standing committee of the Changchun People's Congress.