Baptisia Twilight Prairie Blues - False Indigo

The cultivation of Baptisia Twilight Prairie Blues requires a little finesse to succeed smoothly:

Not very tolerant of limestone soils, this tall perennial appreciates light and well-draining soils, but tolerates summer drought.

In the first year of cultivation, the plant may seem to stagnate, which is normal. Young Baptisia plants have very slow growth, and their taproot is particularly fragile until it is deeply anchored in the soil. Make sure not to damage it during planting! Also, do not leave a young plant in its bucket for too long: the taproot could bend when reaching the bottom.
Optionally, add a small handful of phosphorus fertilizer (it stimulates root growth) and mix it with the soil during planting. Add 1/3 sand and 1/3 gravel to heavy soil to ensure good drainage, which is essential. Water moderately in the first year.

In the second or third year, the plant will be established, will not require any special care, and can flower profusely for many years!

Attention, voles also seem to be fond of its fleshy roots.