Cultivar record / purple-haze
Purple Haze
Purple Haze is a sativa cultivar with Purple Thai and Haze in its recorded lineage. Reported characteristics include berry, sweet, earthy, spicy and floral flavours and euphoric, creative, energetic, uplifted and happy effects.
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Cover reference: The photograph above shows Super Silver Haze, not Purple Haze. Related through the Haze family.
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Archive descriptors
Record notes
Only descriptors supported by both the archive record and supplementary cultivar data are listed here.
Reported feelings
Flavour notes
Terpenes
Genetics
- Purple Thai
- Haze
Reported negatives
- Dry mouth
- Dry eyes
- Paranoid
- Dizzy
Reported sensory and character descriptors vary by phenotype, batch and individual experience. They are not medical guidance.
Overview
Purple Haze is a sativa cannabis cultivar. Purple Haze is noted for its association with Jimi Hendrix's 1967 song of the same name, though there is no verified connection between the cultivar and Hendrix himself. It remains one of the most referenced cannabis cultivars in popular culture.
History and origin
Purple Haze was popularised by Jimi Hendrixs 1967 song. The cannabis cultivar emerged later, developed by crossing Purple Thai with the original Haze line. Mentioned once in an ISMOKE article about cannabis strain names (2017-02-23) but no dedicated review exists. The Obsidian vault matched only the Jimi Hendrix song, not the cannabis strain.
Genetics and lineage
The recorded parent strains are Purple Thai and Haze.
Flavour
The flavour vocabulary includes Berry, Sweet, Earthy, Spicy and Floral.
Reported character
Commonly reported effects include Euphoric, Creative, Energetic, Uplifted and Happy.
Awards and reputation
Purple Haze gained legendary status through its association with Jimi Hendrix and the Haze family lineage.
Uncertainty and variation
This profile has no independently recorded aroma data. Cultivar names, potency and characteristics vary between growers, batches and phenotypes. The archive records a specific reviewed sample — it is not a current product specification.
Reported Effects of Purple Haze
Users most commonly report feeling euphoric, creative, energetic, uplifted and happy after consuming Purple Haze. These subjective effects are drawn from user-reported data and individual experiences vary considerably. The effects profile is influenced by the strain's dominant terpenes — Myrcene (aroma and mood), Caryophyllene (comfort and ease), and Pinene (freshness and energy) — as well as individual tolerance, consumption method and dosage.
Terpene Profile
The dominant terpenes recorded for Purple Haze are Myrcene (an earthy, musky profile commonly associated with relaxation and the classic sedative sensation), Caryophyllene (a spicy, peppery character associated with comfort and ease) and Pinene (a sharp pine aroma linked to alertness and mental clarity). Terpene profiles can vary between phenotypes, growing conditions and curing methods.
For more on how terpenes influence the cannabis experience, see our guide to cannabis terpenes and browse the terpene directory.
Purple Haze Questions
What is Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is classified as sativa. Its recorded parent strains are Purple Thai and Haze.
Is Purple Haze indica or sativa?
Purple Haze is recorded as sativa. Most modern cultivars are hybrids with both indica and sativa ancestry, so individual experiences can vary.
How strong is Purple Haze?
The archive record notes THC 17% and CBD <1% for Purple Haze. Actual potency varies between batches, growers and phenotypes.
Is Purple Haze suitable for beginners?
Some consumers report feeling paranoid or anxious with Purple Haze, so beginners should start with a very small amount and give it time before consuming more. Individual tolerance varies considerably.
What does Purple Haze taste like?
The archive lists berry, sweet, earthy, spicy and floral as flavour notes for Purple Haze.
What effects are reported for Purple Haze?
Community-reported effects include euphoric, creative, energetic, uplifted and happy. Individual experience varies considerably.
What are the potential downsides of Purple Haze?
Commonly reported side effects include dry mouth, dry eyes, paranoid and dizzy. These are self-reported and vary widely between consumers.
What terpenes are in Purple Haze?
The archive record lists myrcene, caryophyllene and pinene as terpenes associated with Purple Haze.
What is the genetic lineage of Purple Haze?
The recorded parent strains are Purple Thai and Haze. Lineage accounts can differ by breeder and source.
Is every Purple Haze sample identical?
No. Phenotype, cultivation methods, storage conditions and batch differences can materially change appearance, aroma, flavour and reported character. The archive records what was observed in specific samples — your experience may differ.