Alaska Wildflowers & State Flower

The State Flower of Alaska: Forget-me-not

The official state flower of Alaska is the Forget-me-not (Myosotis alpestris). Peak bloom in Alaska: Late June–July.

Alaska's brief, intense summer compresses the wildflower season into roughly six weeks. Long daylight hours produce vivid, fast-blooming meadows.

Common Wildflowers in Alaska

Whether you're hiking, gardening, or walking your neighborhood, these are some of the most frequently encountered wildflowers and native blooms across Alaska:

• Fireweed
• Lupine
• Arctic Poppy
• Mountain Avens
• Bog Rosemary
• Wild Iris
• Chiming Bells
• Alpine Forget-me-not

The free Flower Identifier app recognizes all of these and thousands more from a single photo. Just point, snap, and identify.

Alaska Climate & Bloom Seasons

Most of Alaska is in USDA zones 1–4. Native species adapted to short summers and cold soils dominate; introduced ornamentals struggle outside Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley.

Tips for Identifying Flowers in Alaska

• Time it right. Most wildflowers in Alaska peak in Late June–July. Visit the same spot every two weeks during peak season to catch different species.
• Photograph the bloom face-on. A close, well-lit shot of the open flower gives the AI the strongest identification signal.
• Add a leaf shot. If the first identification is uncertain, a second photo of a leaf usually resolves it.
• Note the habitat. Forest, meadow, roadside, wetland — habitat alone narrows the candidates significantly.
• Stay on trail in public lands. Take only photos. Many state and federal lands prohibit picking flowers.

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