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Best Plants for Tulsa, Oklahoma

📍 Tulsa, OK 🌡️ USDA Zone 7a 🌱 347+ compatible plants

Gardening in Tulsa

Tulsa 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 347+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Tulsa

Fire Light Tidbit Panicle Hydrangea
Fire Light Tidbit Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Fire Light Tidbit'
Bright pink and white panicle blooms light up your garden from June to September with vibrant, long-lasting color. This low-maintenance shrub attracts pollinators and thrives in zones 4-9 with medium water needs.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Limelight Panicle Hydrangea
Limelight Panicle Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Limelight'
Showcasing stunning white to pink blooms from June to September, this shrub brightens gardens with its long-lasting color. Low-maintenance and deer resistant, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9 while attracting pollinators.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Hard Fescue
Hard Fescue
Festuca brevipila
Hard Fescue is the ultra-low-maintenance cool-season grass for poor, dry soils and slopes. Once established, it can go unmowed for a naturalistic meadow look or mowed infrequently for a tidy lawn.
Zone 3–7🐾 Pet-Friendly†
Buttonbush
Buttonbush
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Clusters of fragrant, globe-shaped white blooms brighten summer landscapes with unique texture and charm. This deer-resistant shrub thrives in wet soils, attracting pollinators and flourishing in USDA zones 5-11.
Zone 5–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Peony
Peony
Paeonia lactiflora
Lush, fragrant blooms in shades of pink and white brighten late spring gardens with stunning color. Deer resistant and thriving in USDA zones 3-8, this low-maintenance beauty attracts pollinators effortlessly.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Jane Magnolia
Jane Magnolia
Magnolia x 'Jane'
Showcasing stunning pink and white blooms from June to September, this tree brightens any garden with its long-lasting floral display. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it attracts pollinators while being low maintenance and pet-friendly.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Gardenia
Gardenia
Gardenia jasminoides
Fragrant white to cream blooms light up summer through early fall, filling gardens with sweet, heady aroma. This low-maintenance evergreen shrub thrives in part sun, attracts pollinators, and grows well in USDA zones 7-9.
Zone 7–9🐝 Pollinator
Granny Smith Apple Tree
Granny Smith Apple Tree
Malus domestica 'Granny Smith'
Vibrant green apples ripen in late summer, adding a crisp splash of color and flavor to your garden. Hardy in USDA zones 5-9, this tree offers low-maintenance fruit with excellent disease resistance.
Zone 5–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Forsythia
Forsythia
Forsythia x intermedia 'Lynwood Gold'
Bright golden-yellow blooms burst in early spring, creating a stunning display that signals the season’s arrival. This hardy shrub thrives in USDA zones 5-8, offering low-maintenance growth and reliable deer resistance.
Zone 5–8🦌 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
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea
Hydrangea paniculata 'Vanilla Strawberry'
Creamy white blooms blush to pink and then vibrant red from July to September, adding dynamic color to any garden. This low-maintenance shrub attracts pollinators and thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with full sun to part shade.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Manzanita
Manzanita
Arctostaphylos manzanita
Glossy evergreen leaves and delicate pinkish-white blooms in late winter make this Manzanita a stunning year-round interest. Its drought tolerance and deer resistance suit USDA zones 7-9 beautifully.
Zone 7–10🦌 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.