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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

Zoysia Grass
Zoysia Grass
Zoysia japonica
A dense, slow-growing warm-season grass that forms a thick carpet resistant to weeds, drought, and foot traffic. Excellent for families with dogs.
Zone 6–11🐾 Pet-Friendly†
Canna Lily
Canna Lily
Canna indica
Vibrant blooms in pink, red, orange, yellow, and white light up gardens from June to September with tropical flair. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, this low-maintenance, pollinator-attracting beauty is both dog- and cat-friendly.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Loropetalum
Loropetalum
Loropetalum chinense
Vibrant pink and white blooms light up this evergreen shrub in early spring, adding a splash of color from zones 7-10. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, it thrives in full sun to part shade while being safe for pets.
Zone 7–10🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Smoke Tree
Smoke Tree
Cotinus coggygria
Fluffy, smoky pink-purple blooms in summer create a stunning, cloud-like effect that captivates any garden. This drought-tolerant shrub thrives in USDA zones 4-8 and is deer resistant.
Zone 5–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Sedum Autumn Fire
Sedum Autumn Fire
Sedum 'Autumn Fire'
Vibrant pink and white blooms light up late summer through fall, adding fiery color to any garden from August to October. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in full sun, attracts pollinators, and is both dog- and cat-friendly (USDA zones 4-9).
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Allium (Ornamental Onion)
Allium (Ornamental Onion)
Allium giganteum
Towering purple globe blooms dazzle in late spring to early summer, adding bold color and texture to any garden. Deer resistant and thriving in USDA zones 4-9, this low-maintenance Allium attracts pollinators with ease.
Zone 4–8🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Hayscented Fern
Hayscented Fern
Dennstaedtia punctilobula
Delicate, bright green fronds of this native fern add a soft, airy texture to shaded gardens from spring through fall. Thriving in USDA zones 4-9, it’s low maintenance, deer resistant, and attracts pollinators.
Zone 4–9🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Gladiolus
Gladiolus
Gladiolus hortulanus
Vibrant gladiolus blooms in shades of pink, red, yellow, orange, and purple from June to September, adding stunning vertical color to your garden. Low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly, this sun-loving bulb thrives in USDA zones 4-9.
Zone 4–9🐝 Pollinator
Mountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel
Kalmia latifolia
Clusters of star-shaped pink and white blooms light up late spring with stunning color and unique form. This deer-resistant evergreen thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and attracts pollinators.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐝 Pollinator
Spiderwort
Spiderwort
Tradescantia ohiensis
Vibrant blue-purple blooms brighten late spring to early summer, creating a stunning, naturalized look. This low-maintenance perennial thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and is deer resistant.
Zone 4–9🦌 Deer-Resistant🐾 Pet-Friendly†🐝 Pollinator
Coreopsis
Coreopsis
Coreopsis grandiflora
Bright yellow, daisy-like blooms light up gardens from early summer to fall with a cheerful, long-lasting display. Thrives in USDA zones 4-9, offering low maintenance and attracting pollinators with ease.
Zone 4–9🦌 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

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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.