# Milkweed in Alaska

> 0 milkweed species are recorded in Alaska.

Source: https://milkweedusa.com/states/alaska/  
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (Milkweed USA)

## Overview

Alaska has no native milkweed. The state lies far outside the range of every Asclepias species, and monarch butterflies are not resident here; the handful of records are wind-blown strays. Gardeners wanting to help pollinators should plant native fireweed, willows and Alaskan asters instead.

- Species recorded: 0
- USDA hardiness zones: 1–8
- Monarch flyway: none
- Best time to sow seed outdoors: October to December, so the seed uses winter rain

## Species

No Asclepias species are native to Alaska.

## How to cite

Milkweed USA. (2026). Milkweed in Alaska. https://milkweedusa.com/states/alaska/