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purpletassels
Scientific Name: Dalea gattingeri
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
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All About Tassels!
This page is dedicated to all things tassels! From decorative accents to fashion statements, tassels have a rich history and continue to be a popular choice for adding flair and personality to a variety of items.
Considerations for Pets
Tassels are often made of small parts like beads or threads that could be a choking hazard for pets if ingested. The tassels themselves, especially if long, could also present an entanglement risk.
Considerations for Children
Similar to pets, small tassels and their components (beads, threads) can be choking hazards for young children. Keep items with tassels out of reach of babies and toddlers.
Common Uses of Tassels:
- Decoration: Tassels are frequently used to adorn keys, bags, curtains, clothing, and other items.
- Fashion: From jewelry to clothing, tassels add a boho-chic touch. They can be found on necklaces, earrings, sandals, and wraps.
- Crafts: Tassels are a staple in cardmaking, bookmark creation, and other craft projects.
- Graduation: Tassels are a traditional part of graduation attire, often signifying the field of study.
- Home Decor: Tassels can be used on curtains, blinds, throws, and blankets to add texture and color.
Colors and Materials:
- Tassels come in a wide array of colors, including purple, black, red, green, blue, gold, pink, and more.
- Common materials include rayon, cotton, viscose, suede, leather, silk, and wool.
Quirky Facts
- Some graduation tassels include a golden charm that indicates the current year.
- "Cadbury" purple tassels are not a standard color and may require special ordering.
Purple Tassels (Dalea gattingeri)
The text also mentions "Purple Tassels (Dalea gattingeri)", noting that it needs sun and well-drained soil. This is a plant species. It forms a 3-inch high green carpet, stays green until hard freezes in November, and is drought tolerant.