Uses: A useful perennial rush for growing in moist and wet soils along watercourses and wetlands. Tolerant of periods of inundation, provides attractive foliage with a vertical accent.
Forms large clumps which are valuable for water bird and wildlife habitat.
Tolerates some dryness once plants are established.
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.

    
:FR: Flinders Rangers  
:EA: Eastern   
:EP: Eyre Peninsula
:NL: Northern Lofty
:MU: Murray
:SL: Southern Lofty
:KI: Kangaroo Island
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.