This plant is useful as an accent plant in gardens where a less formal approach to landscaping has been adopted. It is particularly useful in gardens where use is made of our local grasses, as it adds an interesting contrast to the fine grass leaves.

It is easily grown from seed harvested soon after flowering. The shiny, small black seed should be sown in a well-drained mixture (milled, composted pine bark has proved suitable) and kept moist in a well-ventilated place until germination takes place (3 - 8 weeks). At the 2-leaved stage the seedlings can be potted into pots and allowed to develop for a season before planting out. A regular application of liquid fertiliser will help develop strong plants.