Thymus 
serpyllum 
L.
Wild Thyme
 
 
Description:
 
  - Slender, 
  stiff stems that are branched and spreading
 
  - Primary 
  leaves 1 cm long
 
  - Smaller 
  leaves in axils
 
  - Leaves 
  oval to oblong
 
  - Purple 
  flowers in terminal spike
 
  - Flowers 
  July and August
 
 
 
Habitat:
 
  - Well 
  drained, lighter soils
 
  - Roadsides
 
  - Pastures
 
  - Waste 
  places
 
 
 
Distribution:
 
  - Near cabin 
  on lawn / rare in cow pasture