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Can You Grow Rosemary in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

Rosemary is a tender perennial that will not survive your winters outdoors — grow in a container and bring it inside.

Plant zones

6a–11b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Yukon?

Rosemary is a tender perennial that will not survive your winters outdoors — grow in a container and bring it inside.

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Yukon?

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