Sorry about your daffs holly. But there's always next year, that's what we gardeners have to tell ourselves. I wonder tho if the stems got eaten therefore no buds or blooms, WILL the bulb survive? I can't remember if this has ever happened to mine. Altho I know mowing them off too soon after bloom puts them at risk.

I think most bulb-forming plants are designed so that they can survive one season of bad luck. they may come back smaller next year, or may even fail to bloom, but give them time and they should bounce back. Especially daffodils. They are quite tough.

Martha

Where are you, Hollyhocker? I am kind of surprised that anything ate your daffodil foliage. They are supposed fairly pest-proof, and I know from experience that the voles won't eat them since I have to go to extravagant means to keep them from eating their preferred foods such as crocus, tulips, clematis, dogwoods, and a range of perennials.