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Can You Grow Rosemary in Minnesota?

US · USDA Zone 4a · zones 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b

Won't grow here

Rosemary is a tender perennial that will not survive your winters outdoors — grow in a container and bring it inside.

Plant zones

6a–11b

Minnesota last frost

late April

Minnesota first frost

early 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.

Full rosemary growing guide →

Gardening in Minnesota

Minnesota has a cold humid continental climate. The Twin Cities are Zone 4b-5a; northern Minnesota reaches Zone 2b-3a. Cold winters but warm productive summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Minnesota?

Rosemary is a tender perennial that will not survive your winters outdoors — grow in a container and bring it inside.

What zone is Minnesota?

Minnesota spans USDA Zone 4a (2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Minnesota?

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