" WILD THYME (Activity) This herb grows in a dense matted pattern, making it the perfect camouflage for fairy abodes and for sleeping fairy queens. A patch of thyme was traditionally set aside in herb gardens for the fairies to live in, somewhat like birdhouses are placed in the garden today. "

― Carolyn Turgeon , The Faerie Handbook: An Enchanting Compendium of Literature, Lore, Art, Recipes, and Projects