Blackwater has a deep purple color and a grape-like aroma.Ī flavorful strain with notes of sweet berry and grape, the genetics of which are somewhat unknown. It’s powerful sedative effects are best suited for before-bed sessions as they can sap productivity and leave you feeling really ‘stoned’. Generally Obama Kush has a slight purple hue beneath the thick dusting of resin.īe careful when wading through the Blackwater strain.

It offers well-rounded yet mild effects which is great for the average user. It became a household name after earning a top 10 spot on High Time’s Strain of the year list in 2007.īorn from Afghani and OG Kush strains, Obama Kush is truly a presidential strain. Mendocino Purps starts off purely green, earning the purple color in the last weeks of flowering. This strain earned the nickname “The Purps”, need we say more? Well, we will. It was named after Jimi Hendrix’s hit song, in part due to it’s distinctive lavender color and because one of its parents is the Haze strain. The only Sativa strain on the list, Purple Haze is one of the most sought after strains in the world. This indica dominant strain has bold purple leaves and an unmistakable grape aroma. The legend, Mendocino Purps came together with Skunk and Afghani in order to give the world the amazing Grape Ape strain. Granddaddy Purple develops a deep purple color that foreshadows its distinct grape / berry aroma and flavor. Purple Urkle and Big Bud come together to create one of the world’s most popular purple strains, Granddaddy Purple aka GDP. Some buds may be vividly purple with almost no green color, others might have next to no purple at all. It’s important to note that purple weed strains can vary pretty widely in terms of the degree of the purple hue. Using LED grow lights can also help bring out the natural hues of your cannabis plants, maximizing the vibrancy and color contrast when compared to HID / HPS / MH grow lights. You can grow purple cannabis strains in a controlled environment without stressing the plants out. Today, selective breeding and genetic augmentation allows cannabis growers to produce purple plants without subjecting the plants to cold weather. These anthocyanins are found in the cannabis plant as well, however they aren’t often found in high enough quantities to alter the appearance of the plant.Įxposing cannabis plants to cold temperatures will impact the anthocyanin production and begin to turn the leaves, buds and stems purple. Plants grown outdoors that were subject to prolonged periods of cold temperatures would start to develop a purple color.Īnthocyanins are a group of pigment molecules that are responsible for giving many plants their purple, blue or even red color.

Years ago, the only purple strains you could find were only purple due to environmental conditions. Let’s take a look at what makes these cannabis strains purple, then we’ll discuss 20 of the most popular purple weed strains in the world. In a sea of green buds, a purple bud really does stand out and grab your attention. It’s clear to see why so many people are attracted to these richly colored buds, they are a feast for the eyes. Purple cannabis is immensely popular among cannabis connoisseurs, in fact many of the world’s most coveted strains contain shades of purple. The orange pistils and dusting of resin help give cannabis its distinct look, but some strains go above and beyond in the hue department. Cannabis comes in a variety of different colors, most of them are just different shades of green though.

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