Wild Thyme
Thymus polytrichus
UK Green ListEasy to see📍 Lakeland fells
Season
Year-round. Flowers June to September.
Best time of day
Any. That smell.
Lake District
Short grassland. Heath. The fells. That pink. That smell. June to September. Crush it. Common. Dry banks.
UK population
Widespread. Common.
Overview
Wild thyme smells. That pink. Short grassland. Heath. The fells. Crush it. June to September. Common. Dry banks. Unmistakeable smell.
At a Glance
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Lamiaceae |
| Habitat | Short grassland · Heath · Dry bank |
| UK population | Widespread. Common. |
| Lake District | Short grassland. Heath. The fells. That pink. That smell. June to September. Crush it. Common. Dry banks. |
| Conservation | UK Green List |
Where to See It
Short grassland, heath. The fells, dry banks. That pink. That smell. Crush it. Common.
Identification
Pink. Small. That smell. Crush it. Short grassland.
Viewing & Photography Tips
Short grassland. Crush it. That smell. Common.
Conservation Status
UK Green List
This species has a favourable conservation status in the UK and remains an important part of Lake District biodiversity.
Plan your visit to the Lake District
RSPB Haweswater, Grizedale Forest, Leighton Moss. Practical guides to getting there, what to bring, and the best spots for each season.