What Is a Purple Strain

Purple Kush is a pure indica strain that emerged from the Oakland area of California as the result of crossing Hindu Kush and Purple Afghani. Its aroma is subtle and earthy with sweet overtones typical of Kush varieties. … Its aroma is subtle and earthy with sweet overtones typical of Kush varieties.

Are purple strains better?

There is some evidence that deeper red and purple pot—so deep it appears black—offers a more cerebral high than the average strain. On the other hand, the colder conditions that encourage purple pigmentation to shine through in many strains might actually limit the production of THC, capping a plant’s potency.

Is purple a Indica or Sativa?

Indica appearance Indicas tend to be dark in color — most purple varieties are indica-dominant — and generally have earthy, musky, and incense-like aromas.