lead plant Amorpha canescens Type:native plants, shrubs Notable Traits:attracts butterflies/pollinators, butterfly caterpillar food, heirloom garden plant, midwest native, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit Hardiness:Zone 2 – 9 Mature Height:24-36in Light:part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), sun (8+ hrs) Water:drought tolerant Bloom Color:purple Bloom Time:fall, summer Foliage:silver Description This native shrub grows in woodlands and prairies. 4-8″ spike-like clusters of tiny, bluish-purple flowers with gold anthers are unusual. CENTRAL PLAINS NATIVE.