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Can You Grow Rosemary in Indiana?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.
Plant zones
Indiana last frost
Indiana first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Indiana
Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rosemary in Indiana?
Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.
What zone is Indiana?
Indiana spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Rosemaries in Indiana?
See the planting guide for Rosemary — timing depends on your exact frost date.