Panax quinquefolius

Also Known As

Panacis quinquefolis
American Ginseng

Plant type

perennial, herb, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-16"
W: 3"-6"

planting zones

4a-8b

More Options

Panax quinquefolius plant details

Panax quinquefolius is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Panax quinquefolius

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber or herb
Plant family: araliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 IN - 6 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: edible, endangered, medicinal, native plant, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Panax quinquefolius

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

"Ginseng" is quite easy to grow in light to deep shade. It's quite an attractive ornamental plant. The dark green, palmately divided foliage whorls around its stout stem. In early Spring it produces an umbel of greenish/yellow flowers that turn to deep ruby red berries as the seasons head toward Autumn. Plants grow from 6" to 18" tall.

By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

Ginseng favors well-drained, humus-rich soil on north and east-facing slopes. Grow in 70%+ shade. Harvest roots in fall of 5th or 6th year. Stratified seeds are shipped. Harvest may begin at the end of the third growing season but the ginsenoside content increases dramatically between the fourth and fifth years. NOTES: Because this item is considered an endangered species, it cannot be shipped outside the US. Our seeds are not treated with Apron XL (Mefenoxam) or any other fungicide.