Companion Plant Guide
Tomato
Aromatic ground cover that shares tomato's warmth.
Herb · Mint family
Oregano companion plants
Origanum vulgare
What to plant beside oregano, what to keep apart, and how to grow it — sun, spacing, soil and the pairings used in this guide.
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Overview
Growing oregano beside the right neighbour
Oregano (Origanum vulgare) is a herb in the Mint family. Hardy perennial herb that attracts beneficial insects.
Oregano earns its place as ground cover: it shelters the soil and repels pests.
Give plants 12–18 in in full sun. Aim for well-draining, lean to moderate fertility. In most gardens the crop sits in USDA zones 3-11 and is ready in about 90 days.
Grows well with
What to plant with oregano
The strongest companions for oregano in this guide are Tomato. Each pairing below is a reason to share a bed — pest masking, roots that do not compete, or insects that hunt the pests oregano attracts.
In the bed
How to grow oregano
| Sun | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Spacing | 12–18 in |
| Soil | Well-draining, lean to moderate fertility |
| Hardiness | Zones 3-11 |
| Days to maturity | 90 |
These notes sit beside the companion lists — they are how oregano actually occupies the bed, not a substitute for local climate.
- Very low maintenance
- Attracts beneficial insects
- Harvest before flowering for best flavor
- Spreads readily - consider containing
Questions
Oregano companion planting FAQ
What can I plant next to oregano?
Plant Tomato beside oregano. Tomato: Aromatic ground cover that shares tomato's warmth.
What should I not plant with oregano?
Oregano has no recorded antagonists in this guide.
How much sun does oregano need?
Oregano wants full sun. Space plants 12–18 in apart in well-draining, lean to moderate fertility.
How long does oregano take to mature?
Most oregano crops in this guide mature in 90 days, in hardiness zones 3-11.
Compare every pairing at a glance
Open the guide, pick oregano, and see what thrives alongside it — and what quietly holds it back.
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