Purple Tassels, a native species, has been added to the USWildflowers database (6/13/2014.)  Scientific name is Dalea gattingeri.  It is also known as Gattinger’s Prairie Clover. Photo below was taken in Catoosa County, GA on May 21, 2014. Go to the Purple Tassels detail page for more photos and information.

Gattinger’s Prairie Clover, Purple Tassels – Dalea gattingeri