Hi Dave,
No, I don't plunge any pots, but I do lose a number of clay pots to frost each winter (even very old, supposedly frost resistant pots).
The plants don't seem to suffer, but their temporary homes do.
Anne,
Many high alpines like the 'clay pot' habitat and seem to grow larger and with more perfect symmetry than they do in nature. Dionysias, androsaces and sax's form beautiful cushions/buns that are seldom seen in the mountains. An enigma!!!
Gene,
Congratulations on mastering these less than easy gems.