‘Strawberries and Cream’ ribbon grass Phalaris arundinacea 'Strawberries and Cream' Type:grasses, groundcover, low-maintenance lawn, perennials that last Light:part to full sun (4 hours or more sun) Water:drought tolerant, tolerates poor drainage Bloom Color:white Bloom Time:summer Foliage:green, pink, variegated, white Description 18″ colorfully tricolored leaves are variegated with white, green and pink. This grass spreads aggressively, which makes it an excellent choice for confined areas where a groundcover is needed.