They may look nice and sound pleasant with those redwing blackbirds, but
they can change your pond's habitat from aquatic to terrestrial unless it's
very deep or if you are good at maintaining their growth. Also, consider
that there is the native Typha latifolia and the introduced T. angustifolia
to choose from. T latifolia may have a better growth pattern for your
purposes (less dense and coexists with other species of emergents), while T
angustifolia is a successful competitor which can displace native plant
communities and form dense stands that may be undesireable for you and your
fish.
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