Purple Haze
Purple Haze
Also known as: Grape Haze
What is the Purple Haze strain?
Purple Haze is a sativa cannabis strain with up to 25.0% THC, known for its euphoric effects and berry and citrus flavor profile.
Purple Haze is a legendary sativa-dominant hybrid strain that emerged during the 1960s-1970s and was popularized by the Haze Brothers in Santa Cruz, California. This iconic strain is believed to be a cross between Haze and Purple Thai strains, resulting in approximately 85% sativa and 15% indica genetics. Catapulted into popular culture by Jimi Hendrix's 1967 song of the same name, Purple Haze became an instant counterculture icon and remains one of the most recognizable cannabis strains worldwide. The strain's distinctive purple coloration comes from anthocyanins - plant pigments that become more pronounced when cultivated in cooler temperatures, creating vibrant hues against dense, trichome-covered buds. The buds display a dense, bouncy appearance with pepper-shaped nugs featuring vibrant lavender hues, rich purple undertones, and a thick coating of milky white trichomes indicating high potency. Beyond its visual appeal, Purple Haze represents a cornerstone of cannabis genetics, serving as parent stock for numerous modern hybrids and maintaining its reputation as one of the most stable and reliably purple sativa strains available.
What are the effects of Purple Haze?
What are the medical benefits of Purple Haze?
- Users report relief from depression
- May help with anxiety management
- Often used for stress relief
- Users report enhanced creativity
- May help with chronic fatigue
- Often used for mood disorders
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
What are the side effects of Purple Haze?
- 💧 Dry Mouth
- 👁️ Dry Eyes
- 😰 Anxiety
- 😨 Paranoia
- 💫 Dizziness
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Possible anxiety in high doses
- Dizziness
- Potential paranoia with overconsumption
How do you grow Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is relatively easy to grow, especially for a Haze hybrid, making it suitable for beginners and experienced growers alike. It takes care of itself during the growing cycle with minimal maintenance required. Flowering time ranges from 8-10 weeks indoors, which is shorter than many pure sativas. Expected yields are approximately 19 ounces per square meter indoors and 14 ounces per plant outdoors. Outdoor harvest typically occurs in late October. The strain thrives in warm, sunny Mediterranean-type climates and requires plenty of sunlight. It's sensitive to extreme temperature and humidity fluctuations when grown indoors. Due to its sativa genetics, plants can grow tall and lanky, requiring training techniques like topping, LST, or SCROG methods to maximize yield and manage height, especially for indoor cultivation. The strain responds well to conservative feeding with a 'less is more' approach, particularly during flowering when phosphorus can be increased to boost yields.
How should you use Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is a sativa strain with 25.0% THC, which is considered high potency. As a sativa, it works well for daytime activities and creative sessions.
Beginners
Start with 1-2 small inhalations or 2.5-5mg if using edibles. Wait 15 minutes before taking more. This strain is potent — start very low.
Regular Users
A standard session of 3-5 inhalations or 5-15mg edible dose. Effects typically onset within 5-15 minutes when inhaled, 30-90 minutes for edibles.
Experienced Users
Adjust to personal tolerance. At 25.0% THC, even experienced users should respect this strain's potency.
Start low and go slow. This is not medical advice — consult a healthcare professional before using cannabis.
What is the genetic lineage of Purple Haze?
What are Purple Haze's parent strains?
What strains were bred from Purple Haze? (30)
- 100 Proof
- American Purple
- Antenna Super Colombian Purple Haze
- Ayahuasca Purple Haze
- Best Friend OG
- Black Haze
- Cranberry Haze
- DHK Purple Haze
- Deep Purple Haze Auto
- Jack's Cleaner 2
- Michigan Purple Haze
- Mustang Mist
- Panama Haze
- Phaze BX1
- Piff
- Plum Haze
- Purple Haze 2.0
- Purple Haze Automatic
- Purple Haze x Panama F1
- Purple Haze x Thai
- Purple Honduras Haze
- Purple Kryptonite
- Purple Lemonade Auto
- SOG Killin
- Scary Terry
- Super Purple Haze
- Thunderbud Haze
- True Purple Haze Auto
- Vino Tinto (Dark Blue Sativa)
- Violet Goddess
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Purple Haze make you feel?
Purple Haze is a sativa strain that primarily produces euphoric effects, followed by uplifted. Users report the dominant effect at 85% intensity. With 25.0% THC, this strain is considered potent and best suited for experienced users.
Is Purple Haze good for medical use?
Purple Haze has been reported by users for users report relief from depression, may help with anxiety management, often used for stress relief, users report enhanced creativity, may help with chronic fatigue, often used for mood disorders. As a sativa strain, it may be suitable for daytime use while managing symptoms.
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional.
Are there side effects with Purple Haze?
Some users have reported dry mouth, dry eyes, anxiety, paranoia, dizziness, dry mouth, dry eyes, possible anxiety in high doses, dizziness, potential paranoia with overconsumption when using Purple Haze. Starting with a low dose and staying hydrated can help minimize these effects.
What does Purple Haze taste and smell like?
Purple Haze features a flavor profile of berry, citrus, earthy, grape, pine, spicy, sweet. The dominant terpenes are Myrcene and Limonene, which contribute to its distinctive aroma.
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What does the research say about Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is a sativa cannabis strain containing up to 25.0% THC, with a terpene profile dominated by Myrcene and Limonene. Below are authoritative resources for understanding the compounds in this strain.