This is a very popular unusual plant, ideal for planting around pond margins.  This fast growing perennial plant forms clumps of upright, often arching, dark green stems.  It has brownish, globular flowerheads which are produced through the year.  It is a tough, hardy Australian native plant which thrives in full sun in a range of soils.  It tolerates salt spray, waterlogged & saline soils.  It adds texture & colour to seaside gardens & water features.  It is also useful for general garden planting.