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One of the most popular ornamental grass families, Japanese Silver Grass, or Miscanthus, is identified by its whisk-like inflorescence produced late summer to late fall. Clumps form dense habits that make for an excellent garden specimen, hedge, and for cut or dried flower arrangements. Plant in sunny, well-drained to moist, nutrient-rich soil. 'Oktoberfest' boasts white-ribbed, medium green foliage that develops purple-red tones in the fall. Abundant silver-white, sterile, inflorescences form July-October. Ornamental grasses make wonderful landscape borders, provide winter interest, and are very deer resistant. Combine with Perovskia, Rudbeckia and Joe-Pye Weed. Plant in well-drained, average to poor soil. Water well after planting; maintain 1" of water, once a week the first year. Use slow release fertilizer in spring or at planting. Mulch 1-2" to suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. In general, cut ornamental grasses down as low as possible in late winter. Divide in spring when necessary.