Though you may have only seen green cannabis in real life, did you know that there is weed that’s purple? While you may not be getting purple weed strains from your local street dealer, many dispensaries carry a variety of strains that boast shades of purple throughout the flower. This can range from small light purple spots to a deep, almost black purple throughout the whole nug.
Continue reading to learn about some of the notoriously purple weed strains that you should try getting your hands on.
10 Weed Strains That Are Purple
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Granddaddy Purp
The Granddaddy Purp strain, also known as Grand Daddy Purp and Granddaddy Purple Kush, is a cross between Mendo Purps, Skunk, and Afghanistan. This results in a heavy indica strain with effects that are known to be cerebral, relaxing, and also pain-relieving. Moreover, Granddaddy Purp is a popular go-to strain for nighttime.
Georgia Pie
Georgia Pie is a premium hybrid strain bred by Seed Junky Genetics. The purple weed is a cross between Gelatti and Kush Mints. The aroma is said to be similar to savory baked fruit, such as in a peach cobbler.
Purple Garlic Mushroom Onion
The Purple Garlic Mushroom Onion strain, better known as PGMO, is The Cure Company’s version of the popular GMO strain. This flower boasts deep purple colors throughout, with hints of green and fiery orange pistils. PGMO is a cross between Girl Scout Cookies and Chemdawg.
Grape Ape
Grape Ape is a predominantly indica strain with a dominant purple color throughout its buds. This strain is said to be a cross between Skunk, Afgani, and Mendocino Purps. Many users report that it may lend aid to soothing pain, anxiety, or stress.
Mendocino Purps
The Mendocino Purps strain, also known as just Mendo Purps or even The Purps, is pure purple deliciousness. This strain has unknown lineage, but was originally bred by BC Bud Depot from clones. It was widely popular in the early 2000s in Northern California and even won High Time’s Strain of the Year in 2007.
Purple Urkle
The Purple Urkle strain is a California classic. Though its lineage is unknown, it is said to come from a phenotype of Mendocino Purps, which would be to thank for its deep purple shades. Purple Urkle might throw you into a relaxing euphoric state that is known to hit quick.
Purple Cat Piss
The Purple Cat Piss strain is a cross between Mendocino Purps and Cat Piss. This lends it classic purple genetics from the Mendo Purps, while the Cat Piss strain is to thank for its hints of light green. As a mix of indica-dominant hybrid and sativa strains, Purple Cat Piss is a sativa-leaning hybrid strain with a range of effects.
Purple Punch
Purple Punch is an indica that comes from a cross between Larry OG and Granddaddy Purple strains. The deep olive nugs are encompassed with splotches of purple throughout and are finished with a layer of orange pistils and trichomes. Further, this strain may offer a deeply relaxing experience.
Purple Kush
Purple Kush is a potent indica strain that may be best suited for the end of the day. The purple weed strain is a cross between Purple Afghani and Hindu Kush, which both lend it a range of vibrant colors. Additionally, Purple Kush is known to have a strong grape and berry aroma.
Purple Trainwreck
Purple Trainwreck is an indica-dominant hybrid created by crossing GrandDaddy Purple and Trainwreck. Though shades of green are seen most prominently, hues of purple shine throughout the flower. Additionally, Purple Trainwreck holds a pungent berry scent.
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