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Can You Grow Rosemary in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grow indoors

Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.

Plant zones

6a–11b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Rosemary

Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb that thrives in poor well-drained soil and full sun once established.

Plant in the sunniest most well-drained spot. Excellent in containers — bring indoors in winter in cold zones. Drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering.

Full rosemary growing guide →

Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

See what grows well in New Brunswick →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in New Brunswick?

Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Rosemaries in New Brunswick?

See the planting guide for Rosemary — timing depends on your exact frost date.