These seeds are cold stored (stratified) and are ready to plant. This is a great plant to start from seed and a nice herb bush for the garden, that will beautify any landscape. This beautiful bush grows to 12′ tall, the leaves, twigs and berries are fragrant when crushed, and can be used for a spicy tea, dried berries are used for seasoning foods. Shipped with germination/growing instructions. Shipping weight: 3 oz.