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Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 (Miscanthus sinensis 'Little zebra' pp#13008) — reference photo

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Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008

Miscanthus sinensis 'Little zebra' pp#13008

In USDA zones 7b–8a around Raleigh, Durham, and Cary, Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 is a shrub used in Triangle yards when mature size, sun, and drainage fit the bed. Piedmont clay rewards a wide planting hole, a slightly high crown, and steady first-season water. Fall planting is the usual window here; water through the first summer no matter the calendar.

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Key facts for the Triangle

Botanical name
Miscanthus sinensis 'Little zebra' pp#13008
Common name
Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008
Plant type
Shrubs
Group
Other Families
Hardiness here
USDA 7b–8a (Raleigh–Durham Triangle)
Light
Match the site; confirm hours of direct sun
Water
Deep, consistent water while establishing
Soil
Well-drained
Leaf habit
See overview
Best planting window
Fall (October–November) in the Piedmont; spring after frost as backup

Overview

Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 is a shrubs selected for landscape use where its mature habit, ornamental traits, and site preferences fit the planting area.

At a glance

Habit & use

  • Compact habit

Common questions

Is Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 a good plant for Raleigh and the Triangle?

Yes—when the site matches its light and drainage needs. Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 is used in Raleigh, Durham, and Cary landscapes in USDA zones 7b–8a. Confirm mature width, overhead wires, and how wet the Piedmont clay stays after storms before you plant.

When should I plant Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 in North Carolina?

Fall (October–November) is the safest window for Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 in the Piedmont: soil is still warm, air is cooler, and roots can grow before summer. Spring after the last frost works if you can water deeply through the first hot season.

Will Little Zebra Maiden Grass PP#13008 grow in Piedmont clay?

It can, with careful planting: wide hole, crown slightly above grade, and no water sitting on the root flare. Heavy, poorly drained clay is the usual failure mode—not summer heat alone.