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Growing: Rosemary

How can I get rosemary to survive in the northern states? I kept my thyme from dying this winter by covering it in plastic but the rosemary didn't survive.

Hardiness Zone: 5b

By Melmarr from Southeast MI

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RE: Growing: Rosemary

"They should only be used fresh"?

I dry mine every year, not sure what you mean?

Post by melmarr

RE: Growing: Rosemary

Well I live in the south, I have brought the little plants from Brookshire and Krogers grocery stores, I follow the direction but they still die. I love these little plants, but I just can not get them to grow.

Post by sickandsexy

RE: Growing: Rosemary

I too live in Michigan (zone 5) where rosemary does not survive winter. I brought inside a small pot last fall and it lasted until I gave it away Mar. 1, when I went to Florida. I did learn something here tonight; that is, rosemary blossoms. Will look for that variety this year.

Post by bamacrafts

RE: Growing: Rosemary

I dug mine up and potted it last fall. It's looking good and blooming. I'll plant it back outside soon.

Post by loftworks

RE: Growing: Rosemary

We use to live in Maryland and I had a Rosemary bush outside in the corner of our patio covered porch area. It thrived well there. It was in the shade of the hot summer and protected somewhat in the winter. It got snowed on and survived well. If the temperature was going down in the teens or below I would cover it with some heavy plastic. I had it for ten years and it was quite large. I would water it on the warmer days but not too much for the snow provided enough moisture. I would trim off the dead in the branches in the spring. We now live in tennessee and I have another bush up against the house in the shade by the back porch steps in a corner. It has been there for 4 years and it is really pretty and a medium size bush. I have it in a large pot.

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