In the summer of 2000 we collected thyme in Snowdonia with a permit from The Countryside Council for Wales.
Snowdonia thyme has adapted to wet conditions and grows in shallow soil often less than an inch deep,
either in or close to running water.
As the saying goes, do not try this at home!
We found a great deal of variation both in leaf hairiness and in flower
colour and there are some very beautiful plants amongst them.
Permission has been given for these thymes to be propagated on condition that the
identities of the locations are not disclosed.
These thymes have been given names and are now available in small quantities.
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Location of Thymus 'Snowdonia Iorwerth'
near a fast flowing stream.
Thymus 'Snowdonia Idris' growing on rocks
close to the water in shallow wet soil. The leaves are not hairy, unlike thymes growing
at a higher altitude.
Thymus 'Snowdonia Rowena' growing in
shallow wet soil on rocks on Snowdon.
Thymus 'Snowdonia Rosie' growing in
shallow wet soil on rocks on Snowdon. Note the very hairy leaves.
Thymus 'Snowdonia Pryderi' growing in
shallow soil on rocks on Snowdon.
Thymus 'Snowdonia Pearl' growing in
shallow soil on rocks on Snowdon.
