Wildflowers Highlight Alaska Highways in June

Published: June 17, 2009 

The wild Iris setosa at Eklutna Flats are in shades of purple from royal to pale levender. You must be at least 100 feet off the Glenn Highway to pick iris flowers although digging up the whole plant is considered illegal.

FRAN DURNER / ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS Buy Photo

June is the best month to view wildflowers in bloom in Southcentral. From Eklutna Flats to Turnagain Pass and beyond, a drive in either direction brings beauty to the forefront.

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