Alaska State Flower: Forget-Me-Not

Scientific Name: Myosotis alpestris

State Flower Description: The Alpine Forget Me Not grows throughout Alaska in open, rocky places high in the mountains and it flowers in midsummer. The color of the Alpine Forget Me Not is a very blue, and grows 5 to 12 inches high. The alpine forget me not can actually pick up its roots and move to another location or "walk".

Where It's Found: The Forget-Me-Not (Alpine) is found throughout Alaska in open, rocky places high in the mountains.

Alaska State Flower Dedication: 1949