Mentha sativa Helichrysum Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)

propagation and harvesting

Clusters of small creamy daisy-flowers

Here it is used as an aphrodisiac and is said to balance oestrogen levels so may be of value during menopause

Small mauve flowers in terminal

Mentha sativa Helichrysum Field Poppy (Papaver rhoeas)Description Mentha sativa, Traditional Garden Mint Hardy herbaceous perennial, Ht. 60cm, spread indefinite. Small mauve flowers in terminal, cylindrical spikes. Bright mid green, lance oval shaped, spearmint scented and flavoured leaves. Want to know more? For hardiness, soil types, planting location and growing advice, please see our Jekkapedia entry. For more information please see Jekka's blog or our FAQs page. Available as Traditional Garden Mint