Uses: Ornamental plant with well displayed flowers. Specimen plant or wind-break or wider verges, parks and reserves. Requires well-drained soils.
Tolerant of coastal locations.
Attracts native birds and insects for food source and habitat.
Cultural use: Indigenous peoples soaked the flower spikes to make a sweet drink and dry cones to make implements.
Note: Although this species is not classified under the Sewerage Act, it is recommended that it not be planted closer than two metres to any sewer main or connection.