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Best Plants for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

📍 Oklahoma City, OK 🌡️ USDA Zone 7a 🌱 348+ compatible plants

Gardening in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City falls in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a, which means your plants need to survive winters with minimum temperatures in the 0°F to 10°F range. The 348+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Oklahoma City

Scaevola Fan Flower
Scaevola Fan Flower
Scaevola aemula
Delightful fan-shaped pink and white blooms fill the garden from June to September, adding vibrant summer color. This low-maintenance, pollinator-attracting annual thrives in full sun across USDA zones 4-9.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Bur Oak
Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa
Massive, rugged leaves and striking acorn cups make Bur Oak a standout in fall with golden hues. This drought-tolerant giant thrives in USDA zones 2-8 and resists deer browsing.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Solomon's Seal
Solomon's Seal
Polygonatum odoratum
Graceful arching stems showcase creamy white, bell-shaped blooms in spring, adding elegant charm to shaded gardens. This shade-tolerant perennial is deer resistant and thrives in USDA zones 3-9.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Red Oak
Red Oak
Quercus rubra
Majestic red oaks boast stunning red foliage in fall, creating vibrant seasonal color from summer through autumn. This hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and is deer resistant with low maintenance needs.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Matteuccia Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia Ostrich Fern
Matteuccia struthiopteris
Lush, feathery fronds of Matteuccia Ostrich Fern add vibrant green texture to shady garden spots from spring through summer. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9, attracting pollinators while being safe for pets.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Candytuft
Candytuft
Iberis sempervirens
Bright white blooms burst in spring, creating a stunning carpet of color that lasts for weeks. This evergreen perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts pollinators while staying low maintenance.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Goat's Beard
Goat's Beard
Aruncus dioicus
Feathery white plumes bloom in early summer, adding airy elegance to shady garden spots. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and attracts pollinators effortlessly.
Zone 3–7🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Deutzia
Deutzia
Deutzia spp.
Delightful pink and white blooms from June to September brighten gardens with a long-lasting display. This low-maintenance shrub attracts pollinators, thrives in zones 4-9, and is both dog- and cat-friendly.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Sedum Autumn Joy
Sedum Autumn Joy
Hylotelephium Autumn Joy
Clusters of rosy-pink blooms light up late summer through fall, adding vibrant color to any garden. This drought-tolerant, deer-resistant succulent thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts pollinators.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Miscanthus Maiden Grass
Miscanthus Maiden Grass
Miscanthus sinensis Gracillimus
Graceful, arching silver-green blades create stunning movement and texture from summer through fall. This low-maintenance ornamental grass thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and is highly deer resistant.
Zone 5–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†
Mandevilla
Mandevilla
Mandevilla spp.
Vibrant pink and white blooms brighten summer from June to September, creating a stunning display in full sun. This low-maintenance annual attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 4-9.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Swamp Milkweed
Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata
Vibrant pink blooms light up summer gardens with a captivating display that attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. This moisture-loving native thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and is a reliable pollinator magnet.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator

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† "Pet-friendly" means not listed as toxic by ASPCA for dogs and/or cats. Always supervise pets around plants. ASPCA Animal Poison Control: (888) 426-4435.