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Can You Grow Rosemary in Maine?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grow indoors

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Maine last frost

mid-April

Maine first frost

mid-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 Maine

Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Maine?

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

What zone is Maine?

Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Maine?

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