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Gau-Odernheim, which is a hop, skip and a 20 minute drive from here, has the largest mass habitat of Tulpa Sylvestris. the Florentine or Wild Tulip, in Germany.
They were first introduced into Central Europe frpm Bologna in the second half of the 16th century and found a suitable possie in the vineyards above the town.
Thrives in fertile, moist, clay soil.
From the state of my walking boots after the trek, I’d say that was about right…
Then, of course, there’s Tiny Tim‘s take on the subject
Mainz Daily Photo 
>The best thing about your tulip is that it’s relaxed.
>First “wild tulip” I have ever seen. We have wild azaleas and Easter lilies or “prairie lilies” here.