Rosemary (Arp) Herb (2026)

Cold-hardy rosemary; aromatic needles.

Type
leaf
Days to maturity
120 days
Habit
bush
Color
green
Fruit size
24-36 in
Min zone
6+

Which zones grow Rosemary (Arp) best?

Rosemary (Arp) is a herb variety rated for zone 6 and warmer (frost-free). In colder zones, start seeds indoors earlier and use a longer-season plan; in very hot zones (9+), pick the cooler fall window. The ZIP tool below gives the exact answer for your neighborhood.

Cool edge (zone 6)
Start indoors ~8 weeks before last frost; transplant after soil warms; expect a shorter, later harvest.
Sweet spot (zone 911)
Full season; sow per the calendar and harvest at the catalog 120-day target.
Hot edge (zone 10+)
Heat may slow fruiting — favor early planting or a fall crop; shade in peak summer.

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Growing notes

Compare with similar varieties

How Rosemary (Arp) stacks up against its closest relatives.

VarietyDaysTypeHabitMin zone
Rosemary (Arp) (this)120leafbush6+
Genovese Basil65leafbush4+
Sweet Thai Basil60leafbush4+
Italian Flat Parsley75leafbush4+
Spearmint90leafbush3+
Santo Cilantro45leafbush3+
Bouquet Dill60leafbush3+

Similar varieties

Genovese Basil

65 days · leaf · zone 4+

Sweet Thai Basil

60 days · leaf · zone 4+

Italian Flat Parsley

75 days · leaf · zone 4+

Spearmint

90 days · leaf · zone 3+

Santo Cilantro

45 days · leaf · zone 3+

Bouquet Dill

60 days · leaf · zone 3+

Data: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PRISM/OSU), NOAA 1991-2020 frost normals, and public seed catalog listings. Always confirm with the seed packet.

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