🌿 PlantWise
Plant Guide

Best Plants for Tulsa, Oklahoma

📍 Tulsa, OK 🌡️ USDA Zone 7a 🌱 348+ 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 348+ plants below are proven performers for your zone — including deer-resistant varieties, pet-friendly options, and pollinator-attracting species.

Top Plant Picks for Tulsa

Salvia greggii
Salvia greggii
Salvia greggii
Vibrant red to pink blooms burst from spring through fall, adding long-lasting color to any garden. This drought-tolerant, pollinator-attracting shrub thrives in USDA zones 7-10.
Zone 6–10🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Black Mondo Grass
Black Mondo Grass
Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens'
Near-black, grass-like evergreen foliage that makes a striking urn skirt, edging, or contrast groundcover. Slow-spreading clumper for USDA zones 6–11.
Zone 6–11🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†
View care guide →
Southern Magnolia
Southern Magnolia
Magnolia grandiflora
Glossy evergreen leaves and large, fragrant white blooms in summer make this Southern Magnolia a stunning garden centerpiece. It’s drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and thrives in USDA zones 7-9.
Zone 6–10🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Crocosmia Emily McKenzie
Crocosmia Emily McKenzie
Crocosmia Emily McKenzie
Vibrant scarlet blooms light up summer gardens with a fiery splash from Crocosmia Emily McKenzie. This deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.
Zone 6–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Sweetgum
Sweetgum
Liquidambar styraciflua
Vibrant star-shaped leaves transform into fiery reds, oranges, and yellows each fall, showcasing stunning seasonal color. This hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and is low maintenance with excellent shade tolerance.
Zone 5–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Wild Ginger
Wild Ginger
Asarum canadense
Heart-shaped, deep green leaves create a lush groundcover that blooms with subtle, maroon flowers in spring. This shade-tolerant, deer-resistant plant thrives in USDA zones 3-8 and requires minimal care.
Zone 3–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Contender Peach Tree
Contender Peach Tree
Prunus persica 'Contender'
Vibrant pink blossoms burst in early spring, heralding juicy, sweet peaches by mid-summer. This cold-hardy tree thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and resists many common pests.
Zone 4–8🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Bald Cypress
Bald Cypress
Taxodium distichum
Feathery, soft foliage turns stunning shades of pink and white from June to September, adding vibrant color to summer landscapes. This low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly tree thrives in full sun across USDA zones 4-9 and is safe for pets.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Japanese Forest Grass
Japanese Forest Grass
Hakonechloa macra
Graceful, cascading lime-green blades of Japanese Forest Grass brighten shady spots with a soft, flowing texture all season long. This low-maintenance, shade-tolerant grass thrives in USDA zones 5-9 and resists deer browsing.
Zone 5–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†
View care guide →
Dryopteris Wood Fern
Dryopteris Wood Fern
Dryopteris spp.
Lush, arching fronds create a vibrant green backdrop in part shade from spring through fall, adding texture and depth to any garden. This low-maintenance, deer-resistant fern thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators while being safe for pets.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →
Buffalo Grass
Buffalo Grass
Bouteloua dactyloides
This warm-season grass boasts fine, blue-green foliage that turns golden in fall, adding year-round interest. Highly drought-tolerant and deer resistant, it thrives in USDA zones 4-9 with minimal care.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†
View care guide →
Goldenrod
Goldenrod
Solidago canadensis
Bright golden-yellow blooms light up late summer gardens, adding vibrant color as other flowers fade. This hardy, deer-resistant perennial thrives in USDA zones 3-9 and attracts valuable pollinators.
Zone 3–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
View care guide →

Get a Personalized Plant List for Tulsa

Answer 4 quick questions about your yard — sun, soil, deer pressure, and pet situation — and get a custom list of plants that will thrive in Zone 7a.

Start the Plant Advisor →

Other Cities in Zone 7a

New York, NY Philadelphia, PA Nashville, TN Oklahoma City, OK Washington, DC Memphis, TN Baltimore, MD Albuquerque, NM Raleigh, NC

Browse All 348+ Plants for Zone 7a

The 12 picks above are a sample. Use the full directory to filter by sun, water, deer resistance, and more.

View All Zone 7 Plants →

† "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.