Purple Lemon Haze strain guide
Purple Lemon Haze is a sativa-leaning hybrid with a lemony smell that picks up grape and spice along the way. People mostly describe it as energetic, creative and giggly. Its breeding history is not well documented, so the name may cover more than one plant.
Where does Purple Lemon Haze come from?
There's no agreed origin for Purple Lemon Haze. One strain database lists it as a cross of Purple Kush and Lemon Haze, which would fit both the name and the smell, but other major listings give no parents and no breeder is credited. Until a breeder confirms it, treat that cross as a possibility rather than a fact.
Some producers use the name loosely, so a jar or cartridge labelled Purple Lemon Haze from one company may not match another's.
What does Purple Lemon Haze smell and taste like?
Lemon leads. Reviewers describe a tart citrus smell over sweet, musky earth, with grape and a peppery spice in the background. The taste usually starts tart and finishes sweeter.
Myrcene is the terpene most often reported at the top, with pinene and caryophyllene behind it. Myrcene brings the earthy side, pinene a fresh, piney note and caryophyllene the spice.
Purple Lemon Haze effects: what people report
Most reports call Purple Lemon Haze energetic, creative and giggly, with a quick mood lift and a talkative, social side. Some reviewers also describe it as mild and balanced, with a relaxed body underneath, and a few say it felt gentler than they expected.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth is the usual complaint, and some people mention feeling anxious or paranoid.
How strong is Purple Lemon Haze?
Listings put Purple Lemon Haze at about 18% to 22% THC, with very little CBD. That is above average but not extreme.
If you're new to it, start with a small amount and give it time before having more. Vape cartridges sold under this name carry far higher THC numbers than flower, so read the label for the exact product in your hand. Our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what the numbers mean.
Buying Purple Lemon Haze in Canada
In Canada the name shows up on live resin vape products as well as flower, and different listings give it different types, from sativa-dominant to indica. That's a sign the name isn't tied to one fixed plant.
Check the producer, the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, and don't assume two products with this name will smell or feel the same.
Purple Lemon Haze vs Lemon Haze
Lemon Haze is a well-documented cross of Lemon Skunk and Silver Haze, and it's sometimes named as a parent of Purple Lemon Haze, though that link isn't confirmed. Both smell strongly of lemon and both get called happy, giggly and talkative. Purple Lemon Haze adds grape, musk and spice to the citrus, while Lemon Haze stays closer to fresh-peeled lemon. If you want the cleanest lemon smell, go with Lemon Haze. If a little grape and spice sounds good, try Purple Lemon Haze.
Strains like Purple Lemon Haze
If you like Purple Lemon Haze, these are close in smell or feel:
- Lemon Haze: bright lemon and a happy, talkative reputation.
- Super Lemon Haze: a zesty, sweet-and-sour lemon strain with an energetic feel.
- Purple Haze: a classic sativa-leaning Haze with berry and earth notes.
- Purple Kush: sometimes named as a parent, with grape and earth but a much heavier feel.
