Is Ginseng Frost Tolerant Learn About Ginseng Winter Protection
Is Ginseng Frost Tolerant? As a native to much of the eastern United States and Canada, American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is a cold tolerant perennial plant that is hardy to temperatures down to about -40 degrees F. (-40 C.). As temperatures begin to cool in the fall, ginseng plants prepare for winter dormancy. This period of dormancy serves as a type of ginseng winter protection against the cold. Ginseng Winter Care Ginseng plants in winter require little care from growers....