In article , Hugh Chaloner
writes
Should I deflower my thyme?

No.

Does it matter?

no

Do the flowers affect the
flavour?

No, though I'd pick non-flowering bits for use ie, the fact that it's
flowered doesn't affect the flavour of the leaves, and I've never tried
seeing what the flowers taste like.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"