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Alaska State Flower: Wild Native Forget-Me-Not
State FlowerFlower by: Santalady Wild Native Forget-Me-Not(Myosotis alpestris)Adopted on April 28, 1917.The plant can be found in most areas across the state. A member of the borage family (Boraginaceae) its delicate blossoms add color to Alaska's hills and valleys during the brief summer months. The Governor signed the bill into law April 28, 1917. Ten years later, the forget-me-not received yet another honor when Alaska's flag was adopted. The designer said the blue field, or background, represents Alaska's skies and the forget-me-not. The alpine forget-me-not is a perennial that grows 5 to 12 inches high in alpine meadows. The flowers have five connected salviform petals, colored sky blue, that are a quarter to a third of an inch wide. They have a white inner ring and a yellow center. Prefers cold, partial shade or partial sun to full sun; soil should be dry with a humous, moist soil. The best time to see the alpine forget-me-not is midsummer, from late June to late July.One species, Myosotis rupicola, which we shall note again as M. alpestris, loves rocks and stones, and will thrive in a comparatively dry position It is one of Alaskan Flower Essence Project essences its use is as follows: "Opening our hearts to allow the release of fear and pain held deep in the subconscious; remembering our original innocence. " Alaska Statutes.Title 44. State Government Chapter 9. State Seal, Flag, and Emblems Section 50. State Flower. The wild native forget-me-not is the state flower and floral emblem.
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