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Can You Grow Rosemary in Utah?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

6a–11b

Utah last frost

early April

Utah 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 Utah

Utah has an arid continental climate. Salt Lake City is Zone 6b-7a; southern Utah is Zone 7-8; mountains are Zone 4-5. Low humidity and alkaline soils require irrigation and soil amendment.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Utah?

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

What zone is Utah?

Utah spans USDA Zone 6a (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Utah?

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