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Can You Grow Rosemary in Vermont?

US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b

Grow indoors

Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.

Plant zones

6a–11b

Vermont last frost

mid-April

Vermont first frost

mid-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 Vermont

Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Rosemary in Vermont?

Rosemary grows beautifully in containers that can be brought indoors before hard frost.

What zone is Vermont?

Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).

When do you plant Rosemaries in Vermont?

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