Which herbs survive winter outdoors: cold-hardy guide
Ada Wood
ByAda WoodandTatum Fry•
2 days agoUpdated: October 25, 2026, 7:17 am EDTPublished: October 25, 2026, 5:00 am EDT

Chives, thyme, mint and sage can survive down to -40 degrees Fahrenheit, while basil breaks down at 50 degrees, long before frost ever arrives. This guide ranks common garden herbs from most to least cold-hardy, so you know which ones can stay outside all winter.

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