Yes, the 'White Butterfly' have always been outside. They seem to handle cold really well, at least the cold that we get. Well, until this year, the 'Shampoo' have too. Since I almost lost all my 'Shampoo' gingers last winter, I am taking no chances with them. It is not normal for us to get into the lower teens or single digit temperatures, but we did last winter and that's what almost caused me to lose them all.