Daffodil Companions

Each spring, Daffodils are among the earliest flowers to bloom. These cheerful, carefree plants put on a colorful, extended display that lasts for weeks. But once the flowers have faded, a less attractive show must go on: Daffodil foliage begins to yellow, and while the temptation may be to remove or braid the withering foliage, doing so may prevent the bulb from storing enough energy to bloom the following spring. Instead, consider masking the fading foliage by choosing leafy companion plants that size up just in time to conceal the decay. Hostas, Brunneras, Heucheras, Lady’s Mantle, Ferns, Daylilies, and Nepetas all do the job beautifully, and ground covers including Ajuga also may be pressed into service. Scroll below to find a sampling of plants that are terrific Daffodil companions, and you’ll enjoy a beautiful, uninterrupted spring flower show.