In many areas, snapdragon seeds will survive low winter temperatures, and new plants will grow from these seeds in spring, making the plant seem as if it came back like a perennial. ... Because of their short-lived nature, perennial snapdragons tend to be grown as annuals and are replanted every year.

Will my snapdragons come back next year?

Snapdragons propagate either by seed or cuttings. They are considered a “self-seeding” annual. When left alone, seeds from spent flowers will fall to the ground, survive the winter (up to -30 degrees!), and come back the next year as new plants.

Can snapdragons survive winter?

Snapdragons are truly a short lived perennial that is usually grown as an annual, especially in colder climates. In mild winters or when grown in a sheltered location a plant or two may survive the winter. ... Or you could try growing it indoors like geraniums, impatiens, and other annuals.