Purple Haze Strain: Effects, THC & Review
Purple Haze is a sativa, a cross of Haze and Purple Thai. Leafly lists a median of 16% THC and 0% CBD from lab-reported data, and AllBud lists 26% THC. Reviewers most often report creative, euphoric, and giggly. Effects are self-reported and vary by person and batch.
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Purple Haze is a sativa, a cross of Haze and Purple Thai, listed at 16–26% THC across our sources. Leafly reviewers most often report creative, euphoric, and giggly.
What is Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is a sativa, a cross of Haze and Purple Thai, according to Leafly.
On potency, Leafly lists a median of 16% THC and 0% CBD based on lab-reported data, while AllBud lists 26% THC and 0% CBD. We show the combined range (16–26% THC). Real products vary, so read the lab label on what you buy. Its 8020 Score is computed from this sourced data; see our scoring methodology.
What effects do people report from Purple Haze?
On Leafly, the most-voted effects are creative (397 votes), euphoric (518 votes), giggly (248 votes), and talkative (253 votes). On our site, that places it under euphoria and energy.
These are reported effects from reviewers, not predictions. Dose, tolerance, and the specific batch change how any strain feels.
What does Purple Haze taste and smell like?
Leafly reviewers most often describe the flavor as lavender, flowery, and violet. AllBud lists its aroma as blueberry, earthy, fruity, and spicy.
Which terpenes are dominant in Purple Haze?
Leafly’s data lists myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene as the leading terpenes (in that order). Terpene levels differ between growers and harvests.
How does Purple Haze grow?
Leafly rates it easy to grow with a flowering time of about 58 days. It is listed with high yields and medium height.
Reported downsides
The negatives Leafly reviewers report most often for Purple Haze are dry mouth (301 votes) and dry eyes (179 votes). Starting with a small amount lowers the chance of unwanted effects.
Strengths & trade-offs
What earns the score
- Most-reported effects on Leafly: creative, euphoric, and giggly
- Dominant terpenes: myrcene, caryophyllene, and limonene
- Reported flavors: lavender, flowery, and violet
- Rated easy to grow
Where it falls short
- Most-reported negatives on Leafly: dry mouth and dry eyes
- Wide reported THC range (16–26%), so check the lab label
FAQ
How strong is Purple Haze?
Purple Haze is listed at 16–26% THC across Leafly and AllBud, with a Leafly median of 16%. Potency varies by batch, so check the product’s lab label and start low.
Is Purple Haze an indica or a sativa?
Purple Haze is classed as a sativa by Leafly. Type labels are a loose guide; terpene and cannabinoid content say more about how a strain may feel.
How we checked this page
- industryPurple Haze strain information | Leafly ↗Reliableaccessed 2026-10-03
- industryPurple Haze Marijuana Strain Information & Reviews | AllBud ↗Reliableaccessed 2026-10-03