Convallaria (lily of valley) sow 64-71º for 2-4 wks, move to 24-39º for 4-6 wks, move to 41-53º for germination in a year or more - did you want to start your shade garden this year :)

Dicentra (Bleeding heart) seeds have very short viability and should be sown right after harvesting, this wouldn't be the best time of year to be buying seeds.

There are many very reliable online nurseries and I do order from a few, but only harder to find plants. Shipping can be very expensive, and neither of these plants should be difficult for you to find in local nurseries. Go shopping :)

I have loads of lily of the valley--I could send you pups--do you have anything to trade? If not, you could send SASBE--let me know--shadyside

I agree with morz8. These are both hard seeds and for the price of them, you might as well start with some plants-especially if they are free!

Gracie, if it's the fernleaf bleeding heart you're looking for, I have a lot of new shoots coming up this year ... was wondering where I'd put them and will be happy to share or trade. Let me know if you're interested.

Diane