Uses: Good perennial rush for stabilizing estuary banks and riparian zones in parks and reserves or areas adjoining urban, recreational and industrial sites.
Prefers low-lying moisture retentive sites but tolerates extended dry periods.
Valuable for bird and wildlife habitat.
Note: Can become weedy and form large colonies. May act as a success ional stage, stabilizing sandbars allowing for colonization by trees, may also be useful as an indicator species for dry land salinity.
Cultural uses: Indigenous peoples used the stem and leaves for fibre to make string, fishing line, woven rugs and baskets.
Appropriate in biofiltration systems and raingardens.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:MU: Murray
:SL: Southern Lofty
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.