Panax quinquefolius <br>AMERICAN GINSENG <br>Plant Now!
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is native to Canada and USA. It prefers full shade environments in deciduous hardwood forests.Â
The conservation status of American ginseng is globally vulnerable. In Canada, the species is endangered and facing imminent extinction.Â
Panax quinquefolius is a herbaceous perennial plant. Its aromatic root resembles a small parsnip that forks as it matures. The plant grows 6 to 18 in (15 to 46 cm) tall, usually bearing three compound leaves (sometimes called "prongs"), each with three to five leaflets, 2 to 5 in (5 to 13 cm) long.
Plant right away! See growing information below.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Shade or part shade
Hardiness zones: 3-9
American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is native to Canada and USA. It prefers full shade environments in deciduous hardwood forests.Â
The conservation status of American ginseng is globally vulnerable. In Canada, the species is endangered and facing imminent extinction.Â
Panax quinquefolius is a herbaceous perennial plant. Its aromatic root resembles a small parsnip that forks as it matures. The plant grows 6 to 18 in (15 to 46 cm) tall, usually bearing three compound leaves (sometimes called "prongs"), each with three to five leaflets, 2 to 5 in (5 to 13 cm) long.
Plant right away! See growing information below.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Shade or part shade
Hardiness zones: 3-9
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American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) is native to Canada and USA. It prefers full shade environments in deciduous hardwood forests.Â
The conservation status of American ginseng is globally vulnerable. In Canada, the species is endangered and facing imminent extinction.Â
Panax quinquefolius is a herbaceous perennial plant. Its aromatic root resembles a small parsnip that forks as it matures. The plant grows 6 to 18 in (15 to 46 cm) tall, usually bearing three compound leaves (sometimes called "prongs"), each with three to five leaflets, 2 to 5 in (5 to 13 cm) long.
Plant right away! See growing information below.
Type: Hardy perennial
Location: Shade or part shade
Hardiness zones: 3-9
