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Can You Grow Rosemary in Missouri?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Missouri last frost

early April

Missouri 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 Missouri

Missouri has a humid continental climate. Kansas City and St. Louis are Zone 6a-6b; northern Missouri is cooler at Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a long growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Missouri?

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

What zone is Missouri?

Missouri spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Missouri?

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