I love them too.
Mine sprout in the spring.
I'm not sure if they'll make it this late in the season. They are die backs so who knows?
I sent you some seeds in the swap, so worse case, you got more to play with.

:)Laura

I had the same thing happen with some delphiniums. Since I didn't want to bring them inside I put the whole container in the ground and covered it with leaves. Would be surprised if they survive the winter but maybe...also could have some other seeds that didn't sprout which might sprout next spring.

Thanks Laura and Mnwsgal. I had a good look at them today (with my glasses on) and they look so healthy I would hate to lose them. I will just plunk the container in the ground and hope they survive the winter. It seems like an eternity waiting for the whole year for perennials to bloom, so I hope they come through. I do have some seed left, so I will re-sow this winter.