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Can You Grow Rosemary in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grow indoors

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late 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.

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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.

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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.