No pond is complete with out Parrots Feather. It helps to soften the edges of the pond. It is great for fish that are spawning, as it is nice and soft. While some fish may eat some pond plants, I have yet to hear of a fish that ate Parrots Feather. The stems are feathery looking and a medium green in color. It can be potted or grown floating in the water. It is also a great plant to tuck in the rock crevices where it will root and grow out across the pond. If the plant becomes leggy, simply pinch off the tips and throw it in the water. It may look wilted for a few days but it will quickly grow new roots and look great. It is hardy to zone 7.