It is in the genus Asclepias, making it a type of milkweed. It is native to the Eastern, Southern and Midwestern United States similar to the range of the common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). The plant gets its name from the flowers that first develop a pink color but then turn darker purple as they mature.
The plant is within the Asclepias genus, identifying it as a type of milkweed. It has a native range in the Eastern, Southern, and Midwestern United States, similar to common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). The name of the plant originates from its flowers that initially show pink but later turn darker purple.