Astragalus zionis is a species of legume known by the common name Zion milkvetch. It is one of the earliest flowers to bloom in Zion canyon.[1] Its range extends from Zion National Park across southern Utah through Glen Canyon to San Juan County, Utah; at altitudes of 970 to 2200 meters.[2]
Flowers are purple and the foliage is silvery. Pods are rather hairy, somewhat inflated, divided into up to 19 ovate, usually mottled and become nearly one inch long.[3]
The whole plant's height is up to 18 inches. Its bloom season is April to June.