Pale Gentian, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (10/17/2012.) Scientific name is Gentiana villosa.  Photo below was taken in Walker County, GA on Oct 15, 2012.  Go to the Pale Gentian detail page for more photos and information.

Pale Gentian, Striped Gentian, Sampsons Snakeroot – Gentiana villosa