Is it necessary to deadhead daffodils?

Question:

Is it necessary to deadhead daffodils?

Answer:

Deadheading is the removal of spent flowers.  While tulips should be deadheaded immediately after flowering, it is not necessary to deadhead daffodils.  The vigor of tulip bulbs quickly declines if tulips are not promptly deadheaded and seed pods are allowed to develop.  However, seed pod formation on daffodils has little impact on plant vigor.  Some gardeners do deadhead daffodils for aesthetic reasons as the spent flowers/seed pods are not attractive.