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Can You Grow Rosemary in Ohio?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a
Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.
Plant zones
Ohio last frost
Ohio first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Ohio
Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Rosemary in Ohio?
Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.
What zone is Ohio?
Ohio spans USDA Zone 5b (5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Rosemaries in Ohio?
See the planting guide for Rosemary — timing depends on your exact frost date.