Oklahoma Climate Snapshot
Understanding your local climate is key to creating a thriving, low-maintenance garden
Hardiness Zones
6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a
Annual Rainfall
25-45 inches annually
Frost Window
March-November
Water Notes
Variable rainfall; humid in east, drier in west
Popular Landscaping Styles
Discover design styles perfectly suited to Oklahoma's unique climate and landscape
Native grassland plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Grasses
- ā¢Wildflowers
- ā¢Drought tolerance
- ā¢Wind protection
Deciduous forest plants
Key Features:
- ā¢Shade trees
- ā¢Spring ephemerals
- ā¢Moisture-loving plants
- ā¢Naturalistic
Classic Southern landscapes
Key Features:
- ā¢Crepe myrtles
- ā¢Azaleas
- ā¢Formal gardens
- ā¢Humid-adapted plants
Arid-adapted xeriscape
Key Features:
- ā¢Succulents
- ā¢Rocks
- ā¢Drought tolerance
- ā¢Minimal water
Recommended Plant Palettes
Native and adapted plants that thrive in Oklahoma's climate
Oklahoma Rose
Rosa arkansana
State flower; pink wild rose
Eastern Redbud
Cercis canadensis
State tree; early spring flowers
Little Bluestem
Schizachyrium scoparium
Prairie grass
Black-Eyed Susan
Rudbeckia hirta
Yellow wildflower
Crepe Myrtle
Lagerstroemia indica
Summer blooming tree
Lantana
Lantana camara
Drought and heat tolerant
Salvia
Salvia spp.
Long-blooming perennials
Coreopsis
Coreopsis spp.
Yellow daisy flowers
Peony
Paeonia spp.
Spring flowering shrub
Daylily
Hemerocallis spp.
Reliable summer bloomers
Hostas
Hosta spp.
Shade-loving perennials
Siberian Iris
Iris sibirica
Cold-hardy iris
Seasonal Garden Checklist
Your year-round guide to maintaining a beautiful Oklahoma garden
Plant spring bulbs
Winter protection for tender plants
Start seeds indoors
Plant cool-season crops
Plant warm-season vegetables
Water and maintain regularly
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about landscaping in Oklahoma
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