I direct sowed the seeds I collected last year...But Not all of them...Dang wishing I would have...LOL...Like I need More Larkspur...I did ws some in gallon jugs...Pink fingers crossed,I had 1 Beautiful Pink larkspur last year...and a zillion Purple ,lavender,white,tye dye white and purple..There is NEVER too many Larkspur for me....and Columbine....