Its native habitat is limited to sandy soils in pinewoods along the coastal plain of the U.S. state of Georgia.

[3] Baptisia arachnifera is a perennial that grows to a height of forty to eighty centimeters and is "covered with grayish-white, cobwebby hairs".

[3] Flowers form in terminal racemes with five bright yellow petals and bloom in late June through early August.

[3] In addition to protecting its habitat from being drained or developed, prescribed burning may benefit the species.

[3] Timber company, Rayonier, received a Leadership in Conservation Award for its use of prescribed fire to help the species.