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 part of the Asclepias genus, classifying it as a type of milkweed. It is native to the Eastern, Southern, and Midwestern United States, just like common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). The name of the plant comes from its flowers that initially are pink but eventually turn darker purple.