What Flowers Bloom During the Frost's Descent? What Are the Three Signs of Frost's Descent? It is generally believed that the ninth month of the lunar calendar is the last month of autumn. However, due to China's vast territory, there are differences in seasons across regions, and some areas still experience summer temperatures during the ninth lunar month.The lunar calendar knowledge for September 2022 is shared on Huayi Network.

What Flowers Bloom During the Frost's Descent

During the Frost's Descent period, the temperature drops significantly, and the weather gradually becomes colder. Many areas have entered winter. However, at this time, many cold-resistant flowers also bloom, such as the Chinese witch hazel, rosemary, osmanthus, chrysanthemums, and camellias. Among them, the blooming period of the Chinese witch hazel is between August and November. The peak blooming period is in late autumn, but even during the Frost's Descent, it remains beautiful and charming, which is why it is also known as the "Frost-Resisting Flower."
Chrysanthemums begin to sprout in early autumn, but their flower buds start forming during the Cold Dew. This is a special plant characteristic of chrysanthemums, which requires less than 12 hours of daylight and a temperature around 15 degrees Celsius. As autumn days become shorter and temperatures drop, chrysanthemums bloom vigorously during the Frost's Descent and Double Ninth Festival, which can be considered a miracle. Moreover, chrysanthemums are cold-resistant, with a temperature limit of -10 degrees Celsius, meaning that late autumn and early winter are the most suitable seasons for chrysanthemums.

What Are the Three Signs of Frost's Descent?

First Sign: The Jackals Offer Sacrifices to the Beasts:
The phrase "the jackals offer sacrifices to the beasts" first appeared in "Yizhou Shu": "On the day of Frost's Descent, the jackals offer sacrifices to the beasts." It is also said: "If the jackals do not offer sacrifices to the beasts, their claws and teeth will be poor." This means that during this period, jackals begin to hunt animals and offer the first hunted prey as an offering to the beasts, thus showing gratitude to heaven and expressing the meaning of autumn's metal element. Just like people harvest new grains and offer them to heaven, demonstrating gratitude and praying for favorable weather in the coming year. This is the meaning of the beast and also the foundation of humanity.
Second Sign: Grass and Trees Turn Yellow and Fall:
As autumn ends, all plants wither, and leaves fall as frost settles. The west wind sweeps through, causing leaves to fall and grass to wither. Gradually colder weather destroys the vitality of nature repeatedly. Green fades and red diminishes, and the shadow of geese disappears. Human emotions also enter a deep low point. Feelings of parting sorrow and melancholy, along with bitter winds and rain, all reflect the sorrow of late autumn, touching the heart deeply.
Third Sign: All Insects Hide Deeply:
All insects remain in their holes, motionless and without eating, lowering their heads to enter hibernation. At this time, nature exhibits a quiet beauty. After the vibrant spring, the bustling summer, and the joyful autumn, the cycle of life enters a state of dormancy again. Bees and butterflies disappear, and insects are silent, preparing for the long winter. This is a posture of cultivation, expecting rebirth in the coming year.