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Can You Grow Rosemary in Michigan?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grow indoors

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Michigan last frost

early April

Michigan 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 Michigan

Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Michigan?

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

What zone is Michigan?

Michigan spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Michigan?

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