Phalaris arundinacea ‘Strawberry and Cream’

Bring a fresh and colorful touch to your garden with Phalaris ‘Strawberry and Cream’, a hardy perennial grass featuring striped green and cream foliage flushed with soft pink tones. The ribbon-like leaves take on rosy hues in spring and summer, adding brightness and charm to borders, rock gardens, or mixed plantings. Hardy (zone 3) and fast-growing, it spreads easily and provides a natural, decorative accent in the landscape.

  • Perennial variegated grass
  • Green, cream, and soft pink foliage
  • Vigorous and hardy growth
  • Perfect for borders and rock gardens

Features

50 to 90 cm
50 to 90 cm
Part sun to full sun
Patio planter
Flower bed
Outdoor

Our recommendations

Soil type
Rich, moist
Watering
Regular, do not allow to dry out completely
Fertilization
Balanced fertilizer in spring

Maintenance guide

Phalaris arundinacea ‘Strawberry and Cream’

Easy to grow, but it thrives with regular care! Here’s how to give it the best conditions:

Light

Phalaris ‘Strawberry and Cream’ thrives in full sun to partial shade. The brighter the light, the more intense its pink hues become.

Watering

Keep the soil fresh and slightly moist, especially in summer. Perfect for planting near water features or in organically rich soil.

Nutrition

A light application of fertilizer in spring is enough to encourage healthy growth.

Trim and care

Cut back dry or damaged foliage in spring to encourage fresh new growth. Can be invasive: monitor its spread or grow in containers for better control.

Take the first step toward a greener space