Wild thyme

is found growing on heaths, in sheep pastures, and mountainous areas in temperate regions. It was probably introduced to North America by European colonists, and has escaped cultivation. Wild thyme produces long, low-lying, sprawling and creeping stems.

Where can I find wild thyme?

Thymus serpyllum, also known as creeping thyme and lemon thyme, grows wild in fields and woods. Sometimes it can be found along roadsides. It is a plant that is native to Europe, and is naturalized and found from Quebec to Ontario, south to North Carolina, west to Indiana, and occasionally west of the Cascade Range.

What does wild thyme look like?

Wild thyme rarely grows past a few inches in height and features square stems, two sides of which are hairy, leading to fuzzy, deep blue-green, oval leaves. These leaves are extremely aromatic, not dissimilar to oregano, but the exact degree of aroma generally depends on the time of year and situation of the plant.