transplanting Japanese Spikenard for the winter - Ask Extension
I bought a Japanese Spikenard potted plant from a nursery this summer and placed it outside next to our front door. It grew a lot, to the point where ...
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transplanting Japanese Spikenard for the winter #946846
Asked October 09, 2026, 5:22 PM EDT
I bought a Japanese Spikenard potted plant from a nursery this summer and placed it outside next to our front door. It grew a lot, to the point where I had to transplant it to a larger pot. From what I've read, the plant should remain outside during the winter. I'm assuming that it shouldn't remain in the pot, but instead we could plant it in our garden in the back. My question is, once it's planted in the garden, does it need to remain there? I'd maybe like to put it in a pot again next spring (2027) and place it by our front door. Or once it's placed in the garden for the winter is it better for the plant to remain there, rather than transplanting it again? Thanks for your help!
Carver County Minnesota
Expert Response
That plant can get 6 feet tall and wide. It is too late in the year fo rito get roo6ted in You can put your pot in the ground up to the top. That will mimic planted conditions. I suggest that you find a permanent home for it next spring before it gets too big to move.
