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When to Plant Rosemary in Zone 1B

USDA Zone

1B

Cities Covered

11

Avg Last Frost

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 1B

Start Seeds Indoors Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Rosemary seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Salvia rosmarinus
Days to Maturity 120 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun (6+ hours)
Plant Spacing 24" apart

Cities in Zone 1B

Arctic Village, Alaska Bettles Field, Alaska Chicken, Alaska Galena, Alaska Hughes, Alaska Kobuk, Alaska Manley Hot Springs, Alaska Rampart, Alaska Shungnak, Alaska Tanacross, Alaska Tanana, Alaska

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Growing Rosemary in USDA Zone 1B

Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 1B. This zone includes cities like Arctic Village, Bettles Field, Chicken and 8 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 1B is around Wednesday, June 10, 2026. For best results, start your Rosemary seeds indoors around Wednesday, April 1, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Expect to harvest your Rosemary approximately 120 days after planting.