Find out how to overwinter rosemary indoors or out in the garden with these essential tips.
Though oftengrown as an annual plant, can rosemary survive the winter?
However,rosemarycan be overwintered indoors, or outdoors in milder climates with some protection.
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Use these tips to care for your rosemary plants in winter wherever you live.
One option is to cover the rosemary plants with rose cones orfloating row covers.
Prune and Mulch
Another option is to prune and mulch over rosemary plants.
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Rosemary cuttings should be about 4 to 6 inches in length.
Cuttings taken from healthy branches with new growth tend to root best.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most rosemary varieties are only hardy in Zone 811.
However, A few cold-hardy cultivars can survive with winter protection in Zones 67.
Well-maintained rosemary plants can live for up to 30 years if theyre sheltered from cold winter weather.
