You Can Grow These Cold-Hardy Herbs Outside All Winter

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There’s a surprising number of culinary herbs that can withstand frigid temperatures—and you can leave them outside all winter long!

Zones 3 to 6 can grow many cold-hardy herbs without frost protection, and many of them are perennial so you can count on them coming back in spring.

Here’s what I’ve personally grown in my cold-climate garden.

Zone 3 Herbs

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Zone 4 Herbs

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Zone 5 Herbs

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Everything you can grow in zones 5 and below, you can grow in zone 6. But you get a little leeway here as the more sensitive herbs can overwinter without a frost cover.

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You Can Grow These Cold-Hardy Herbs Outside All Winter

There’s a surprising number of culinary herbs that can withstand frigid temperatures—and you can leave them outside all winter long!

Zones 3 to 6 can grow many cold-hardy herbs without frost protection, and many of them are perennial so you can count on them coming back in spring.

Here’s what I’ve personally grown in my cold-climate garden.

Zone 3 Herbs

Lovage Hyssop Russian Tarragon Chervil Sweet Cicely Yarrow

Zone 4 Herbs

Mint Onion Chives Garlic Chives French Tarragon Thyme Sage

Zone 5 Herbs

Parsley Oregano Lemon Balm Winter Savory Bronze Fennel Lavender

Everything you can grow in zones 5 and below, you can grow in zone 6. But you get a little leeway here as the more sensitive herbs can overwinter without a frost cover.

Zone 6 Herbs

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