Basics
- Ease of Growing
- Moderate
- Grown as
- Perennial
- Growing Habit
- Bush
- Hardiness
- Hardy
In zones 8 through 10, where winters are mild and the ground doesn't freeze, Rosemary will grow happily over several years into a big 3 to 4' shrub. In zones 3 through 7 where winters are colder, plant seedlings into large pots to enjoy throughout spring and summer. When weather gets cold and frost threatens, prune plants back heavily and bring pots inside to spend the winter indoors in a cool, well-lit area; water very sparingly while plants are overwintering indoors. In spring, when danger of frost is over and weather is settled, move potted plants back outside to a sunny spot.
- Crops
- Spring Transplant
- Growing Season
- Short, Long
- Cultivar Type
- -
- Growing Conditions
- Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot
Plant rosemary in a sunny spot that has well drained soil that isn't very rich in nutrients. Very drought tolerant once established, water regularly the first year then be careful not to over water. Rosemary thrives in various soil types, but won't survive in extreme cold.
- Outdoor Growing Temp
- 50°F - 90°F
- Min Outdoor Soil Temp
- 45°F
Wait until your soil has warmed up in mid-Spring until you sow Rosemary seeds. Potted plants can be planted anytime.
- Start Indoors
- Yes
- Start Outdoors
- No
- Light
- Sun: min. 6 hours daily (Cold, Cool, Warm, Hot)
Rosemary likes a sheltered position with full sun, but will tolerate light shade.
- Water
- Low
Rosemary can survive without irrigation for months.
- Feeder
- Light
Rosemary thrives in soil that is not too rich in nutrients.
- Suitability
- Drought tolerant, Tolerates light frost, High heat, Partial shade
- Small Gardens?
- Yes
- Containers?
- Yes
All zones can grow Rosemary in pots, but if you live in zones 3 through 7 where winters are colder, plant seedlings into large pots to enjoy throughout spring and summer. When weather gets cold and frost threatens, prune plants back heavily and bring pots inside to spend the winter indoors in a cool, well-lit area; water very sparingly while plants are overwintering indoors. In spring, when danger of frost is over and weather is settled, move potted plants back outside to a sunny spot.
Choose a container that is at least 1' in diameter or 3 gallons.
- Attracts beneficial insects?
- Yes
- Color
- Fruit Size
- - "
- Plant Height
- 12.0 - 48.0"
- Plant Diameter
- 12.0 - 24.0"
- Hardiness Zone
- 6-10
- Disease Resistance
- Taste Profile
Pine-like flavor with a delicious aroma.
- Rotation Group
- Perennial