Quick answer
Choose plants adapted to heat and dry spells, group them by water needs, mulch well, and water deeply when you do water. Many native and adapted plants thrive with little extra care once established.
Plants Often Used in Oklahoma
- Native grasses like little bluestem
- Coneflower and black-eyed Susan
- Salvia and lantana
- Yucca and other succulents
- Crape myrtle and other heat-tolerant shrubs
Design Tips
Group plants with similar water needs together so you can water efficiently. Use mulch to keep roots cool and reduce evaporation.
Establishment
Even drought-tolerant plants need regular watering the first season while roots grow.