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Can You Grow Rosemary in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early 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 Mississippi

Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Mississippi?

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

What zone is Mississippi?

Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Mississippi?

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