What's tall and has a purple ball?

Eye-popping eye-candy flowers on top of tall stems, and lots of 'em.  Multitudes.  And why not?  Bulbs are abhorred by destructive varmints, and adored by pollinators.  If you missed out planting these beauties last fall, don't make the same mistake this fall.  The result will be extravagant in appearance and modest in maintenance and cost.