Classic · Late 1960s – 1970s
Purple Haze
The Hendrix-era sativa whose name became shorthand for psychedelic cannabis culture.
- Type
- Sativa
- Origin
- Disputed (1960s North American)
- Bred by
- Multiple parallel lines — most-cited: Purple Thai × Haze
History
Immortalised in Jimi Hendrix's 1967 song, Purple Haze refers to a class of 1960s sativa strains that expressed deep violet flowering and high terpinolene character. Multiple modern reconstructions exist; ISO Genetics and Positronics have released stabilised versions.
Sensory & chemical profile
Sweet berry, earthy spice, citrus. 17–20% THC. Terpinolene + myrcene + pinene.
UK medical relevance
Available in the UK (Khiron 22/1 Purple Haze). Reported for daytime creativity, mood and migraine prophylaxis.
Legacy
A cultural touchstone — the strain whose name entered mainstream consciousness.
Notable descendants
- Purple Kush (via Purple Afghani)
- Purple #1
Patient note
Heritage strain profiles describe the historical lineage and chemovar template. Modern UK pharmacy SKUs derived from these lines will differ in cannabinoid content, terpene ratio and effect. Always consult your prescribing clinician. Nothing on this page constitutes medical advice. Cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK are prescription-only under NICE NG144 guidance.