Beautifying Teton Valley’s Scenic Byway
Imagine a corridor of wildflowers from Victor to Driggs. We’re working to make that happen!
Learn more about B on 33
B on 33 aims to restore native wildflowers and grasses to benefit native pollinators, reduce noxious weeds and beautify our scenic byway. The project will encompass the eight miles (~100 acres of land) along the bike path connecting Victor to Driggs parallel to Idaho State Highway 33.
Planting Instructions
If you received native blue flax (Linum lewisii) seeds from us, fall, winter or early spring are great times to plant them.
For best results, mix the same volume of seeds with sand or sawdust. Plant in areas where you can see bare soil; not in grassy areas.
Using a garden rake, break ground crust approximately ½ inch deep and remove large rocks. Plant no more than ¼ inch deep. Do not cover with soil; instead use a roller or just gently step on seeds to encourage contact with soil.
Best to plant in late fall or very early spring as most wildflower seeds require freezing (“cold stratification”) in order to germinate.
Happy Planting!
Victor Native Wildflower Demonstration Garden
Stay tuned this spring and summer as we install a native wildflower garden at the Victor end of the bike path. These raised beds will provide an opportunity for visitors and residents to get acquainted with our native wildflowers.
Recent Updates
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Community Shines Bright on Highway 33: Celebrating Our Volunteers
B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway Gains Momentum with Passionate Local Support This summer, the spirit of stewardship and community pride has been on full display along our stretch of Highway 33, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local volunteers participating in the B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway initiative. From seasoned Master Naturalists and…
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B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway with Native Wildflowers
There’s a new bloom on the horizon in Teton Valley. B on 33: Beautifying Our Byway, a nonprofit initiative committed to transforming the scenic Highway 33 corridor between Victor and Driggs, Idaho, into a vibrant tapestry of native wildflowers. This 8-mile stretch—roughly 100 acres of roadside land—will soon become not only more beautiful, but also…
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B on 33 makes Its 2024 Tin Cup Debut!
Tin Cup 2024 On Saturday, July 20, B on 33 made its public debut at the 2024 Tin Cup Challenge. Volunteers and board members dressed up as blooms, bees and butterflies much to the delight of the spectators and chanted “B on 33” at the start of the 5K Fun Run/Walk. While board members scurried…
Back at it again with another (not quite) Sunday flower of the week! This week; the Longleaf Phlox (Phlox longifolia) Longleaf Phlox is a perennial wildflower with a light fragrance and adds soft color to native plant communities. Generally grows around 1 foot tall with narrow, linear leaves and clusters of 1 inch pale pink to lavender flowers. The flowers are tubular with five spreading lobes and bloom in late spring to early summer. It’s slow growing and long lived. It’s native to western North America and is commonly found in dry plains, sagebrush communities, and open slopes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils, thriving in dry to moderately moist conditions. It’s drought tolerant and deer resistant. It can be propagated by seed and requires minimal maintenance. Avoid overwatering, as it prefers drier conditions. Longleaf Phlox attracts pollinators such as butterflies, moths, and bees, which feed on its nectar. It contributes to plant diversity and provides seasonal resources for native insects. #insects #nativeplants #nativeflora #tetonvalleyidaho #victoridaho
It’s that time of year! The Tin Cup Challenge is back on. cftetonvalley an amazing organization has brought this amazing event back to this valley and Bon33 is all too happy to join in on the fun! Every dollar helps this giving season and it goes to a great cause. In our case beautifying the byways of this fabulous place we are lucky to call home. tincupchallenge.org #tetonvalley #tincupchallenge #driggsidaho #victoridaho #drictor
After a good rain like we had yesterday, it’s great to go on a “noxious weed walk” on your property, in your neighborhood, or on a pathway. Weeds are much easier to pull from moist soil. Bring a knife or gloves and a trash bag. You’ll find spotted knapweed (pictured) is out in full force but hasn’t flowered yet. Grab the whole clump and yank out as much of the taproot as you can. It is especially abundant on pathways (City of Victor - you’ve got a lot!) Another one to chop off right now is Houndstongue - producer of those nasty burrs. If you see a flowering 2nd year houndstongue anywhere in the county, please lop it off and bag it. Don’t let it go to seed! It is a really bad noxious weed. We’ll post more about it later. For free help identifying any noxious weed - or beautiful wildflower - we highly recommend downloading Picture This app or iNaturalist. Once you can identify specific weeds, it’s much easier to control them in your neighborhood. #noxiousweeds #tetonvalleyidaho #bon33tv
Making up for a lack of a flower on Sunday we’ve got one today: This flower is Rocky Mountain Penstemon (the purple flower pictured) (Penstemon Strictus) The Rocky Mountain Penstemon is one of the most striking native wildflowers of the western United States. Known for its tall spikes of vivid blue to violet flowers, this perennial plant is a favorite among gardeners, pollinators, and native plant enthusiasts. It naturally grows throughout the Rocky Mountain region, including the Tetons! Rocky Mountain Penstemon has got a nickname; “beardtongue” because it belongs to the beardtongue family. The nickname comes from the fuzzy, sterile stamen inside the flower that resembles a tiny beard. This flower is the definition of a bee magnet! Pollinators love it! It also happens to be fairly drought tolerant with a long bloom season lasting from late spring all the way through the middle of summer. #SummerVibes #tetonvalleyidaho #bon33 #nativeflowers #bon33
Come visit us today at the free community Conservation Fair/BioBlitz at the land trust from 1-4pm (Sat 6/6)
Introducing a new series to help you all get into the “Native Plant” mood; Sunday Flower of the week! Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) Has clusters of small vibrant orange flowers and narrow long leaves, this perennial herb is a showstopper from late spring-summer! They Typically growing 1-3' tall in clumps. Unlike many other milkweeds, it does not exude a milky sap. Native to much of North America, it’s commonly found in prairies, open fields, and dry slopes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, and especially in sandy or rocky conditions; it's highly drought-tolerant once established. This plant is a critical host for monarch butterly larvae and attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. It plays an essential role in supporting pollinator populations. This little guy can be invasive, so plant in areas where it can spread without presenting problems to other plants. Roots have been used for medical purposes. #wildflowers #wildflowersoftetonvalley #butterflymilkweed #orangewildflower #orangewildflowers
