I planted Tete-a-tete, Little Gem and several species tulips last fall. All the leaves of Little Gem and species tulips are gone now, not Tete-a-tete. I planted them all in my front lawn. I finally had to cover the entire area with paper and mulch, becaue I could not stand the unkempt look since my frontyard was already stuffed. I hope Tete-a-tete will grow back. I am sure the minor bulbs will be fine and I won't have to worry about grass anymore. Yippee!

I have some species tulips that bloom very early and lose their leaves early so they're done when I want to plant other things. But daffs are another story. I have some still going strong and I expect they won't be brown until mid-July. I tie them up to keep things looking tidy. And just make believe I don't see them! LOL.

Check out Tulip 'Little Princess', it has leaves almost like crocus, very narrow but with red stripes instead of white ones. All Tulipa humilis have fairly narrow leaves, as do several other species.

Narcissus 'Hawera' has fine grass-like foliage that soon disappears. It's also one of the best daffs--small, multiflowered and the color is a soft yellow.