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Features
Family
Lamiaceae
Native
Africa, Asia, Europe
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Rosemary Seeds
Rosmarinus officinalis
Very narrow, ½"–1" long, gray-green, evergreen needle-like leaves have a piney, astringent flavor and spicy, pine aroma.
Planting Rosemary
Plant Spacing
A group of 5 seeds every 12"–18"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 13, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Surface
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 10 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Seed Depth | Surface |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 5 seeds every 12"–18" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 12"; 36" for perennials |
| Germination | 15–30 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 10 to 12 weeks before your average last frost date. Ideal soil temperature is 65°–75°F. |
| Direct Sow | 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date in mild climates, and when soil temperature is at least 60°F. In cold climates, sow in containers to grow outside during summer and inside during winter. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Remove sprigs as needed. Rosemary is most fragrant and flavorful just before blooms appear. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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28 reviews
- EzraVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5/10/26Slow initial growth, excellent results
While I got nervous at first about how slowly the two I planted were growing, they started to pick up the pace after a few months and are now beginning to branch! The plant pictured is actually just a few days post repotting, and it shrugged it off like nothing happened. Great seeds when given time!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests5/12/26Hey Ezra,
We totally understand that initial nervousness with rosemary - they definitely like to take their sweet time getting established! It's so exciting to hear yours have picked up the pace and are starting to branch now. It looks really healthy in the photo. Thanks for sharing your rosemary growing journey and reminding fellow gardeners that good things come to those who wait! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Brenda P.Verified BuyerRated 1 out of 5 stars4/25/26Poir germination rate
While I expected a less than 50% rate, I only got two seedlings from the entire package
BIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Brenda,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Audrey S. S.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars4/1/26They sprouted but then got stunted
I was so excited that I had almost a hundred percent germination. However, after they sprouted they stayed stunted. After two months, they’re still only an inch tall with one set of leaves.
Which best describes you as a gardener? ProfessionalBIBotanical Interests4/12/26Hey Audrey,
Thank you so much for this detailed 2-star review of the Rosemary Seeds! It's fantastic to hear that you achieved almost 100% germination - that's really impressive and shows you did everything right with the initial sprouting process.
I can totally understand your frustration with the stunted growth after such a promising start. Rosemary can be notoriously slow and finicky in those early stages, but staying at just an inch tall with one set of leaves after two months definitely sounds like they've hit a roadblock. There could be several factors at play - lighting, soil conditions, watering frequency, or even temperature - that might be keeping them from taking off.
Your experience is really valuable feedback for us and other gardeners who might be starting rosemary from seed. It's one of those herbs that can be incredibly rewarding once established, but the seedling stage can definitely test your patience more than expected.
I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input.
Keep on growing 🌻️
- Tiffanie C.Verified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars3/28/26Love
I just planted these and germination rate is amazing!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - PatriciaRated 5 out of 5 stars3/25/265 Stars
Great