This perennial is grown for its reddish-pink blooms and its ability to withstand hot, full sun sites. Paprika yarrow has reddish flowers that grow in flat clusters on top of long stems. They fade to light pink and then off-white. These flowers make good-cut flowers and appear from June to September.

The foliage of this perennial is very ferny, scented, and medium green in color. It reaches about 1.5 to 2 feet tall and wide, although it may spread in good conditions. This perennial grows best in full sun but will tolerate light shade, though it may flop in too much shade. It prefers well-drained soils that are lower in fertility and will flop if kept too wet or given too much nitrogen. The whole plant can be cut back after its initial bloom to keep it tidy. It is heat—and drought-tolerant.

Paprika Yarrow works well in cottage gardens, rock gardens, and prairie gardens or anywhere where the flat bloom shape can contrast with more standard flowers.