Category Archives: Bitterroot Valley

Wildflower events bloom late for May

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Justin Grigg

I’m late with my roundup of wildflower-related events this month, but there’s still plenty going on: On Saturday, May 12, Lone Pine State Park in Kalispell will hold events in honor of National Wildflower Week, May 7-13. A hike for … Continue reading →

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Walk for May 13

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Justin Grigg

Jacob’s Ladder Polemonium pulcherrimum Description: Pale blue to lavender tube-shaped flowers with white or yellow at the center and five white stamens extending outward. Grows in clusters on stems up to 12 inches with paired leaflets. Blooms May to June … Continue reading →

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Pink petals

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Justin Grigg

Bitterroots are beginning to bloom in the North Hills, one of the best spots to see them in Missoula. The Waterworks Hill trailhead, for the ridge just north of downtown, is on the west side of Greenough Drive, about a … Continue reading →

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More online reports

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Justin Grigg

I recently received a couple of wildflower reports from people following me on Twitter. In the Bitterroot Valley, wapiti_waters says paintbrush is out. oh2bnMT is also seeing these flowers on Mount Jumbo. I’ve seen my first paintbrush of the season, … Continue reading →

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Reports online and off

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Justin Grigg

I’ve received a few wildflower reports in recent days from people following me on Twitter and in the office. In the Bitterroot Valley, Twitter user wapiti_waters is seeing pasqueflowers, shooting stars, arrowleaf balsamroot and dogtooth violets. Twitter user oh2bnMT saw … Continue reading →

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