Sativa Dominant Hybrid
Purple Haze
Also known as: Purple Haze Original, Hendrix Haze
THC15% - 20%
CBD0% - 1%
Flowering10 - 12 weeks
Top terpenes: Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene
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Purple Haze is a classic sativa most commonly credited as Haze x Purple Thai, immortalized by Jimi Hendrix's 1967 song, testing 15-20% THC. Earthy berry-spice flavour, dreamy creative high. Living cannabis heritage.
Purple Haze is tasting the origin story. Old-school haze spice, a whisper of berry, and the kind of dreamy creative head that made the 60s what they were. At 15-20% it's a gentle cruise by today's standards - more Hendrix riff, less modern banger. Don't buy it expecting today's potency; buy it because you want to know what all these modern strains are descended from, and because smoking history occasionally is good for the soul. Put on the song. It works better that way.
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| Type | Sativa Dominant Hybrid |
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| Terpenes | Limonene, Myrcene, Caryophyllene |
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| Flavours | Berry, Grape, Lavender |
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| Flowering | 10 - 12 weeks |
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The story of Purple Haze
Purple Haze's legend begins with the song, not the plant: Jimi Hendrix's 1967 track made the name immortal before most accounts say the strain stabilized. The commonly accepted lineage is Haze x Purple Thai (an early Thai-Afghan purple hybrid), bred in the early 1970s among the California and Dutch scenes that were refining Haze genetics. Some dispute exists around exact parentage - Purple Thai itself is half Haze, so accounts blur - but the cultural record is clean: Purple Haze became shorthand for psychedelic cannabis, one of the first 'brand name' strains ever, and it survives today as living heritage. Leafly lists it among the most recognized strain names in history, regardless of what's in your jar.
Terpene breakdown
Limonene0.623%
Myrcene0.313%
Caryophyllene0.29%
Pinene0.153%
Linalool0.13%
Humulene0.103%
Nerolidol0.023%
Terpene shares from lab-tested samples (% of total terpene weight).
- Limonene (0.623%): bright citrus lift on top.
- Myrcene (0.313%): the relaxed, body-heavy base.
- Caryophyllene (0.29%): peppery, fuel-adjacent spice underneath.
Purple Haze's dominant terp is Limonene, and it leads the flavour on every inhale.
Growing Purple Haze
Pure haze heritage means commitment: flowering runs 10-12 weeks (longer than nearly anything modern), plants stretch tall, and outdoor growing in warm climates suits it best. The purple accents show in cooler late-flower nights. Yields are moderate. This is a connoisseur grow, not a commercial one - you grow Purple Haze to taste history and because no modern strain replicates the old haze spice, not for volume or speed. Bud density is airy by design; the reward is in the effect and the story.
How to consume Purple Haze
At 15-20% THC Purple Haze is gentle by modern standards, but the effect profile is genuinely psychedelic-era: dreamy, creative, musical, chatty - a heady cruise that lasts. Best in a joint passed around a conversation, or a low-temp vape while music plays loudly. Daytime and evening both work at moderate doses. Best for: art, music, long talks, nostalgia sessions. Anyone expecting modern sedation or couch effects will be confused; anyone wanting the classic 'creative haze' experience will be home.
Purple Haze vs similar strains
Purple Haze vs Haze: the parent is the pure original - sharper, longer, more racy; Purple Haze adds berry sweetness and gentler landings. Purple Haze vs Maui Wowie: both vintage sativas - Wowie is brighter tropical, Purple Haze is spicier and more musical-legend. Purple Haze vs Lemon Haze: the modern lemon sativa is zestier and more available; Purple Haze is the heritage experience. Its Purple Thai ancestry also links it to the purple family: GDP fans will recognize the colour culture.
Frequently asked questions
What is Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is a classic sativa most commonly credited as Haze x Purple Thai, named after Jimi Hendrix's 1967 song. It tests 15-20% THC and is one of the most recognized strain names in history.
Is Purple Haze indica or sativa?
Sativa (about 60/40). Dreamy, creative, euphoric and social - the classic psychedelic-era head high.
What does Purple Haze taste like?
Earthy haze spice with sweet berry undertones and tropical complexity. Old-school sativa flavour through and through.
How strong is Purple Haze?
15-20% THC - gentle by modern standards. The effect is a long, dreamy creative cruise rather than a potency punch.
Is Purple Haze named after Jimi Hendrix?
Yes - the 1967 song made the name iconic, and the strain (bred around 1970 from Haze and Purple Thai lines) inherited the legend.
Storing Purple Haze
Old haze terps are delicate and complex - the tropical spice layers fade into generic earth faster than any modern diesel strain. Airtight glass, cool dark cupboard, 58-62% humidity pack, and don't over-burp: every jar opening vents the volatile top notes. The berry-sweet accent goes first, then the spice softens. For a strain this historic, freshness matters more than usual - the whole point is the flavour journey, and that journey needs its first act intact.
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