Low-growing perennial with aromatic leaves. Pale purple flowers between May and August. Prefers dry, sunny sites & tolerates chalky soils.
Distribution: Native perennial of dry grassland throughout Britain.
Habitat: Dry grassland such as heaths or dunes. Prefers a sunny, dry site and can grow well in chalky soils.
Description: Low-growing perennial with aromatic leaves. The pale purple flowers appear between May and August.
Uses: It has long been regarded as a favourite flower of fairies inBritain. Traditionally one of Britain's best-known and most widely used culinary herbs. It can be dried and used for many years.
Wildlife: It is the food plant of the Large Blue Butterfly, the Tawny Wave, Thyme Pug, Annulet, Ashworth's Rustic and Transparent Burnet Moths.
