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Can You Grow Rosemary in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Louisiana?

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