Wilson Bros Gardens Oktoberfest Maiden Grass

Since Oktoberfest Maiden Grass reaches a mature spread of 3 to 4 feet, you should space them at least 3 to 4 feet apart if you want individual specimens. If you are planting them as a hedge or privacy screen, space them 2.5 to 3 feet apart to allow the clumps to grow together for a continuous look.

Yes. The foliage starts as a deep green with silvery midribs and transitions into a rich purple with red highlights as the weather cools in late summer and autumn. This seasonal transformation is one of its primary landscape features.

Yes, it is considered deer resistant. While no plant is completely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, deer generally avoid this ornamental grass due to its texture and growth habit.

You should cut the foliage back to about 6 to 12 inches above the ground in late winter or very early spring, just before new growth begins to emerge. This keeps the plant tidy and encourages healthy, vigorous growth for the coming season.

Oktoberfest Maiden Grass is hardy in USDA Zones 5a through 9b. As long as you are within these zones and provide a spot with full to mostly sun, it should thrive.

While it requires regular watering during its first season to establish a strong root system, it becomes quite drought-tolerant once established. After the first year, it only needs average water and can handle drier spells well.