Giant Sagitaria/Pickrel Reed

Just bought some plants to redo W. border. Bought at Huntington Botanical Gardens plant sale. So you'd think I got proper advice?

Question is about two plants that have the graceful upward line that I needed, but seem to be aquatic (?)

Giant Sagitaria (sp) and Pickrel Reed.

Seller did tell me they would do OK along narrow W. border (backed by rose-colored block wall). These plants will be interspersed with Penstamon.

However now I'm worried since I found all info on the Web about these plants describes aquatic/pond usage.

This is So.Calif coastal. Mild climate. Plenty of sun much of the year; less when sun is low in the Southern sky.

Your advice appreciated.

Persephone

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Pretty please??? Thanks..

I've only seen them used as bog plants, and I don't think that penstemon would tollerate that much water.

"Giant Sagittaria" and "Pickerel Weed" are aquatic plants.

They grow best in wet soil or even partially submerged in water.

A typical perennial border would be too dry for them.