Panax quinquefolius

American ginseng

Family	Araliaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 8b RHS: H EGF: H1 - H4 Australia: 1 - 2
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	20 - 45 cm (8 - 18 in)
Spread	20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light	partial shade to shade
Soil Moisture	average, well-drained
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Description	The herbaceous perennial Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) bears showy and fragrant blooms during early summer to mid-summer. Panax quinquefolius (American ginseng) produces showy fruit.