Can You Use Thyme That Has Flowered?

Thyme produces flowers abundantly, and the blooming period is long. To eat them, use the flowers as a garnish while they're still attached to the stem. You can also break them up and sprinkle them over a dish.

What do you do with thyme after flowering?

In late summer, after the thyme plant has flowered, select the one-third oldest stems on the plant. Using sharp, clean shears, cut these back by two-third. This should be done yearly for the best health of the plant.

Is it bad if thyme flowers?

Thyme's tiny flowers are pretty and white. Though you can pinch the flowers off to allow the plant to produce more leaves, the flavor of thyme really isn't compromised by letting the plant bloom.