27 Companion Plants For Mint To Thrive (And Avoid!) -

Finding the right companion plants for mint can be a chore. Let me simplify your gardening issues with this guide!

Mint is an aromatic herb used to elevate the flavors of food and beverages. It also has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties hence it is a common ingredient in toothpaste and chewing gums.

Mint also has a couple of “superpowers”: it is a fast-growing plant that can invade your garden and effectively repel insects. Some gardeners may avoid growing mint because they are afraid it will do more harm than good to their crops.

So what to plant with mint? Not to worry, there are plenty of plants that can accommodate mint! With the right conditions, mint is a perfect companion plant that deserves to be in every garden.

27 best companion plants for mint to explore:

1. Carrots

2. Broccoli

3. Tomatoes

4. Cabbage

5. Oregano

6. Marigolds

7. Lemon Balm

8. Dill

9. Basil

10. Cilantro

11. Beets

12. Chili

13. Roses

14. Eggplants

15. Peas

16. Dahlias

17. Lettuce

18. Potatoes

19. Sweet Corn

20. Brussel Sprouts

21. Kale

22. Cauliflower

23. Radish

24. Onion

25. Garlic

26. Chives

27. Kohlrabi

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Companion Plants For Mint

Below is a list of what grows well with mint:

1. Carrots

Mint’s scent can ward off carrot flies, which destroy carrots by laying their eggs at the root end of the carrot plant. The larvae will begin nibbling on the plants’ roots and eventually into the vegetable, destroying the carrots’ growth process.

Although carrots prefer sandy soil, they can grow well with moist and well-drained soil. Another benefit of carrots is their ability to increase soil ventilation with their large taproots.

How to companion plant: Plant mint at the edges of the carrot bed for the best effect to deter carrot flies.

2. Broccoli

As mint goes well with members of the brassica family, broccoli and mint are great partners as companion plants. The mint’s aroma can deter cabbage moths, one of the broccoli plants’ enemies. The larvae hatching from the moths’ eggs can aggressively consume the broccoli’s leaves, leaving nothing behind to harvest.

How to companion plant: Plant mint in a container or a slightly raised bed beside broccoli. Check out this video of broccoli companion planting with other herbs like mint: Companion Planting Broccoli

3. Tomatoes

The mint plant is a good companion plant as it enhances the flavor and improves the overall growth of tomatoes. The mint will attract parasitic wasps, a predator that preys on tomato hornworms and aphids.

How to companion plant: Grow tomatoes in a container garden and place the mint plant underneath the tomato vines.

4. Cabbage

Cabbage and mint are good companion plants as the scent of mint oil will chase away white cabbage moths. The cabbage plant flourishes in loam soil similar to the mint plant.

How to companion plant: Plant mint in adjacent rows next to the cabbage for the best pest prevention.

5. Oregano

You may be wondering what herbs to plant with mint as most herbs like lavender and rosemary are considered unfavorable companion plants to mint.

Oregano and mint plants are a rare pair that go well together as they join hands (or stems) to ward off pests with their strong scent.

How to companion plant: Plant oregano and mint in a container garden among other plants to get the most out of this duo!

6. Marigolds

What flowers can I plant with mint? For good mint companion plants, flowers need to be sturdy to withstand the mint’s aggressive nature. Annual flowers like marigolds are a great companion plant for perennials like mint.

Marigolds make a pretty repellent plant to look at. With their bright orange petals, they attract pollinators and also repel mosquitoes, squash bugs, and tomato worms.

How to companion plant: Mint and marigold companion planting works well as they both need fertile moist soil and work as a double shield from pests for your garden. They both need direct sunlight for healthy growth.

7. Lemon Balm

If you are looking for good spearmint companion plants, consider lemon balm on your list. The lemon balm has a citrus smell that attracts pollinators like bees so and can act as a double protector with mint to prevent pests.

Lemon balm is also part of the mint family and can be planted with other mint relatives such as peppermint and spearmint. They share the exact soil requirement: rich and moist soil in a well-drained container under full sun or partial shade.

How to companion plant: Do note that lemon balm is just as invasive as other mint families, hence have the plants slightly further apart from each other (You may not like both of them cross-pollinating either!).

8. Dill

There are only a few herbs that can be paired with mint and dill is one of them. Like mint, dill has its pest-repelling properties that can be a benefit to mint and vice versa.

Dill’s growth cycle is often determined by the severity of cold climates: consistent warm weather will make it a perennial herb and icy cold winters will turn dill into an annual plant. Hence, plant dill indoors if you want your dill plant to last longer.

How to companion plant: Plant dill and mint in separate containers for effective companion planting. Mint also does not do well outdoors in the cold weather so it can be a great indoor plant partner to dill.

9. Basil

Basil is another herb that is a good companion for mint and as such mint and basil plant together well. They can be planted in the same pot as basil is an annual herb that will die by winter before mint, a perennial herb, can potentially choke it out.

How to companion plant: Plant mint and basil together in the springtime and regularly pinch the leaves of the plants for healthy growth. Here is a video process of mint and basil companion planting together: Potting Basil & Mint Together

10. Cilantro

Love it or hate it for its flavor, cilantro deserves to be in your garden as a low-maintenance crop that is easy to grow and harvest.

Cilantro enjoys full sun and thrives in cooler climates during spring or fall. They are used to attract parasitoid wasps that feed on garden pests.

How to companion plant: Cilantro and mint are good companion plants benefiting from each other’s strengths. Plant them in containers beside each other. Cilantro can also be planted in the ground underneath tomatoes for a little shade to keep it cool.

11. Beets

Nutritious beets are the best to harvest: they are easy to grow, thrive in cooler climates, and are tasty too! The pungent scent of mint makes it a good companion plant for beets, deterring all related pests.

How to companion plant: Just like mint, they are also great companion plants to the brassicas. You can plant beets with brassicas to enrich the soil while having mint nearby in a contained pot.

12. Chili

Generally, plants from the nightshade family such as tomatoes, chili peppers, and eggplant are great mint companion plants.

Chili peppers are a great tool to drive away pests and animals who enjoy having a feast in the garden. Mint will also chase away aphids from the chili plant.

How to companion plant: Underplant mint with chili to keep pests away from the plant’s roots.

13. Roses

Roses are good companion plants with mint, catmint to be precise. The catmint is also part of the mint family and is usually underplanted with roses to hide their thorny stems.

Catmint keeps rabbits away from the rose bush and also has a lovely shade of blue color that goes well with the color of roses.

How to companion plant: Deer-resistant catmint and roses share similar soil requirements and just need a porous garden. As catmint is shorter, plant it in front of your rose bush for a beautiful contrast look.

14. Eggplant

Companion planting peppermint with eggplant is a good choice as peppermint repels flea beetles. These pests will attack the young eggplants by feeding on their leaves or leaving larvae to feed on the plants’ roots.

How to companion plant: You can plant peppermint (or any of the mint members like spearmint or regular mint