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Can You Grow Rosemary in Florida?

US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Grows well here

Rosemary grows as a perennial here — establish it once and it will thrive for years.

Plant zones

6a–11b

Florida last frost

mid-January

Florida first frost

late December

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.

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Gardening in Florida

Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Florida?

Rosemary grows as a perennial here — establish it once and it will thrive for years.

What zone is Florida?

Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Florida?

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