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Can You Grow Rosemary in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Maryland?

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