Ammi visnaga (L.) Lam. is a plant capable of thriving in alkaline solonchak and arid slope land. A. visnaga has exceptional drought and saline-alkali tolerance, robust reproductive capacity and is relatively easy to cultivate in the field. We previously demonstrated that planting A. visnaga benefits a diverse array of predatory insects, such as green lacewings, lady beetles, predatory bugs, hoverflies and parasitic wasps, and that its long, up to four-month, flowering period between June and October provides an important nectar and pollen source for insects. This article describes the main characteristics, uses, and prospects for the cultivation of A. visnaga. Our findings suggest that planting A. visnaga strips around agricultural fields could be an innovative method of biological pest control that reduces reliance on chemical pesticides, improves economic benefits, while benefiting and beautifying the environment.