What to put in center of ribbon driveway

Our ribbon driveway seems to be filled with just sand and has a bunch of weeds growing in it. Previous owner said they could never get grass to grow due to lack of sun. What would you put here? Gravel? Mini mondo grass? Try with a more shade tolerant grass? Thanks!

Our ribbon driveway seems to be filled with just sand and has a bunch of weeds growing in it. Previous owner said they could never get grass to grow due to lack of sun. What would you put here? Gravel? Mini mondo grass? Try with a more shade tolerant grass? Thanks!