[4] It is found in woodlands, savannas, prairies, and other sunny habitats.

[5] It is a perennial species that produces flowers in mid-summer.

[5] Recent taxonomic work has changed the entity the name Lespedeza violacea applies to.

This nomenclature rearrangement has resulted in widespread confusion among botanists, with older references and some modern botanists retaining the traditional usage.

[5] Literature referencing L. violacea must be carefully checked to determine what concept of the species the author is using.