It is well accepted that plants can provide resources to natural enemies in habitat management. However, plants not native to the area of study are frequently recommended. Native plants are less likely to be invasive than non-natives, making them a good choice for plantings near crops. The non-natives that are recommended also commonly are annuals, so they either:
1) re-seed and have potential to become weedy, or
2) need to be re-planted each year.

Native perennial plants, on the other hand, remain established for many years and increase in floral area over time. An additional benefit of this approach is that while formerly common, many of these prairie and savanna species have almost completely disappeared from our agricultural landscapes. Thus, use of native plants increases biodiversity, and can be part of restoring imperiled habitats. If proven effective, farmers may one day again enjoy the subtle beauty of these native plants on their farms.