Do Snapdragons Self-Seed Easily?

[Leon Trollski]

They must, because I did not plant any this year!

[Ann]

"Leon Trollski" expounded:

Yes, they do, I've got babies out there growing, too.

[John Ladasky]

Reseeding of snapdragons must depend on climate, or pollinators, or watering conditions. We've had snapdragons twice out here in our garden (central California, USDA zone 9, Sunset zone 16) and they have never reseeded.

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[Ann]

"John Ladasky" expounded:

Could be they need a cold cycle (we get plenty of that around here) before they germinate.

[Cheryl Isaak]

I've actually had a few over winter as well!

Cheryl

[Bill R]

It depends a lot on the weather. If you have a fairly mild winter they may re-seed.

[Adelle]

Me, too. I was pulling them as weeds until I figured it out. Now I'm transplanting to redistribute.

Adelle Northwest of Boston Zone 5 according to maps, but everything blooms later on my property.

[Ann]

Cheryl Isaak expounded:

Yes, they're half-hardy perennials actually, I've had them overwinter, too.

[John Savage]

I'd like to know how you manage it! I grew masses of snapdragons from supermarket seedlings, and then harvested thousands of seeds when they had dried. Both that summer and the next I planted lots, anticipating a self-perpetuating mass of blooms til eternity: very dark seeds for the red flowers, and lighter seeds from showey yellow blooms. Not one seedling came up!! I tried a few different conditions, still nothing.

I could only conclude they were a hybrid that doesn't give rise to viable seeds. How disappointing. I'd convinced myself that I was set to never buy another packet of snapdragon seeds again. That would be Frugal with a capital F!!!

[Ann]

John Savage expounded:

Where are you located?

[John Savage]

Sydney, Australia. But thanks for the offer, just the same. :-)

[Andrew Ostrander]