Reeds and rushes are great marginal pond plants that grow at the edge of the pond adding a softening to the pond edge. Reeds and rushes are pond plants that will attract wildlife such as hummingbirds, dragonflies and butterflies to you water feature. Dragonflies need these types of pond plants to survive around your pond. We no longer can ship variegated giant reed to California per the California State of Agriculture and if ordered will be substituted.