Modern/Minimalist Garden Ideas for Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Native plants from the Central-Southern US mixed grasslands (Zone 7a)

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USDA Hardiness Zone Map for Oklahoma City, OK

USDA Zone 7a

Hardiness zone for Oklahoma City

Central-Southern US mixed grasslands

Native ecoregion

Zone 7a

USDA Hardiness

Central-Southern US mixed grasslands

Ecoregion

17+ Plants

Available for this style

Humid subtropical

Cfa climate

Why Modern/Minimalist Gardens in Oklahoma City?

A modern/minimalist garden in Oklahoma City, OK takes advantage of Zone 7a's unique growing conditions. The Central-Southern US mixed grasslands offers diverse plant options that bring this popular style to life in your landscape.

Featured Trees & Shrubs for Modern/Minimalist Gardens

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Native

Clove Currant

Ribes odoratum

Native shrub that grows to 6 feet, yellow blooms in spring. Attracts hummingbirds.

Windmill Palm

Trachycarpus fortunei

This palm majestic at 20 feet and yellow blooms in spring. Pollinator-friendly.

Almond

Prunus dulcis

This tree reaches 10 feet tall and pink,white blooms in spring. Attracts butterflies.

Banana

Musa acuminata

This tree reaches 12 feet tall and purple,yellow blooms in spring. Attracts hummingbirds.

Featured Grasses & Groundcovers for Modern/Minimalist Gardens

Native

Sideoats Grama

Bouteloua curtipendula

Native grass that compact, purple blooms in summer. Drought-tolerant.

Bermuda Grass

Cynodon dactylon

This turfgrass compact and green blooms in summer. Drought-tolerant.

St. Augustine Grass

Stenotaphrum secundatum

This turfgrass compact and green blooms in summer. Brown fall color.

Featured Flowers & Perennials for Modern/Minimalist Gardens

Native

Azure Sage

Salvia azurea

Native flower that grows to 4 feet, blue blooms in fall. Attracts hummingbirds.

Water Fern

Azolla filiculoides

This aquatic compact and blooms in none. Deer-resistant.

Ghost Plant

Graptopetalum paraguayense

This succulent compact and yellow,white blooms in spring. Attracts hummingbirds.

Armand's Clematis

Clematis armandii

This vine reaches 15 feet tall and white,pink blooms in winter. Attracts butterflies.

Bloom Calendar for Oklahoma City

spring

Clove Currant, Windmill Palm, Ghost Plant

summer

Sideoats Grama, Banana, Pomegranate

fall

Azure Sage, Carolina Jessamine, Silver Lace Vine

winter

Armand's Clematis, Carolina Jessamine

Design Tips for Zone 7a

Choose plants rated for Zone 7a or colder to ensure winter survival
Group plants with similar water needs for efficient irrigation
Include native plants from the Central-Southern US mixed grasslands for best results