I followed the package directions on planting these seeds. I put them on a wet paper towel, then rolled it up to fit inside of a mason jar. Refrigerated for 30 days as instructed, they were ready to be planted in the ground, around my birdhouse. Germination rate was about 10 days. At first sight, I thought grass was coming up in my flower bed. They came up tall and green with lavender blossoms at the tips. Birds were attracted to it right away, so were the bees so be careful where you plant them! The bonus was, rabbits and raccoons stopped invading the birds space. Lavender has a very strong scent, especially in the wind, detouring the garden.