Milkweed Plant. A hand trowel works well for digging planting hole. Common milkweed and butterfly weed are some of the species of this plant, among various others.
Native milkweed plants attract beneficial insects like parasitic wasps, carnivorous flies and predatory bugs that suppress common pests. Grow milkweed plants in mixed borders, meadows, and natural areas. Milkweed is a cheap and simple way to support pollinator health and to get pests under control.
