Purple Dragon Marijuana Strain

Purple Dragon Marijuana Strain

Purple Dragon is a relaxing, soothing hybrid that features hints of sage, pine and sweet flavors. With a THC level of 21% it’s a potent high, but won’t leave you feeling overwhelmed. Consumers utilize this strain for a number of reasons, including stress relief and pain reduction.

In London, England, there is a Purple Dragon club which offers a unique service; it is effectively a VIP members-only club… for kids! It is designed to help parents relax while their children enjoy the creative spaces on offer. It is an antidote to the stress-filled world of parenthood, in one of the world’s busiest cities.

While the Purple Dragon strain is obviously not for kids due to its THC content, it has one thing in common with the unusual club; it helps you relax! It has gained prominence for providing relief from pain, while its sweet and floral flavors mean users come back for more.

  • Effects: Sedated, Euphoric, Happy, Uplifted, Relaxed
  • Taste: Berry, Flowery, Earthy
  • Side Effects: Dizzy, Paranoid, Anxious, Dry eyes, Dry mouth
  • Helps with: Stress, Depression, Pain, Fatigue, Headaches
  • Genetics: Purple Dragon cannabis strain is a cross between Blue Dragon and Purple Urkle cannabis strains.

What is the Purple Dragon Strain?

While Purple Dragon strain weed is often said to be a balanced hybrid, it tends to lean towards indica effects. It is said to be a cross of Blueberry and Sour Diesel, and a member of the rapidly expanding family of ‘Purple’ marijuana strains. No breeder has claimed credit for Purple Dragon, and some say it is actually a cross of Purple Urkle and Blue Dragon. Either way, it is an aesthetic marvel and a joy to use.

Aroma

You should be able to get a fruity aroma from the Purple Dragon with a blueberry scent likely the most prominent. Overall, it offers a sweet and earthy taste with a hint of sage that intrigues the senses.

Flavor

Purple Dragon has a spicy and skunky flavor, with sweet and floral hints. As you exhale, you may get a fresh earthy taste with hints of sage and pine.

Appearance

Purple Dragon is a gorgeous strain to behold with its medium-sized nugs, mossy green leaves, and bright orange pistils. If you are lucky and get the right phenotype, you may see hints of blue and purple on the buds. You get these colors when there is a high concentration of pigments called anthocyanins in the plant’s genetics. The cloudy white trichomes ensure the buds have a sticky resin which makes them difficult to break up by hand.

Type of High

Purple Dragon cannabis strain induces cerebral euphoria, mood boosts and focus, followed by body-mind relaxation and a delicious sleep.

Purple Dragon Grow Info

  • Flowering time: 63 – 70 Days
  • Harvest time: 74 Days
  • Yield indoor: 1 1 – 2 Oz/Ft² (~ 400 g/m²)
  • Yield outdoor: 2 – 3 Oz/plant (~ 550 g/plant)
  • Height indoor: 60-80
  • Height outdoor: 60-80
  • Grow difficulty: Easy
  • Flowering type: Photoperiod

Rather than purchasing Purple Dragon strain seeds, you’ll need to get clippings from healthy plants to grow clones. As is the case with most hybrid strains, you can grow it indoors or outdoors.

If you choose the latter, you need to live in a humid Mediterranean climate with a daytime temperature range of between 70- and 75-degrees Fahrenheit. When grown outside, Purple Dragon is ready for harvest by mid-October, and it provides a yield of around 19 ounces per plant. If you can only grow Purple Dragon inside, its flowering time is 8-9 weeks, and it offers a fairly generous harvest.

Although it isn’t easy, you can bring out the purple coloring of this strain by exposing your crop to cold nighttime temperatures during the late vegetative stage. The aforementioned anthocyanins are stimulated by colder than normal temperatures and produce higher concentrations of pigments.

We don’t recommend attempting this tactic if you are not an experienced grower. When marijuana plants are exposed to cold temperatures, they go into ‘shock,’ and their growth is stalled for a short time. If you bring the temperature down too low, you could permanently stunt growth or even kill the plants!

THC Content – Highest Test

Purple Dragon cannabis has a THC content of up to 21%.

CBD Content – Highest Test

You may be able to find a cut with a CBD level of up to 1%.

What to Expect from Purple Dragon Weed

In many ways, you get a strange high when you try using Purple Dragon cannabis. It isn’t a strain that hits you quickly, but just when you think nothing is happening, you feel a pressure building up behind the eyes. You may also find that your rate of saliva production has increased. The initial effects are associated with the indica side of the strain, as you feel droopy eyelids and a desire to sit down.

It is primarily a physical high although you may feel uplifted as your thoughts effortlessly drift. You may find Purple Dragon useful if you are in desperate need of a creative boost because it could help you think outside of the box. Users often claim that this strain is ideal for a marathon of movies or music. While you can use Purple Dragon at any time, it is best enjoyed in the late evening.

Medical benefits of Purple Dragon

  • THC: 15.0 – 17.0%
  • CBD: 1.24 – 2.08%
  • CBC: 0.49 – 1.29%
  • CBG: 0.32 – 1.65%
  • CBN: 0.09 – 0.29%
  • THCV: 0.48 – 1.77%

The strain is well-known for its therapeutic effects and powerful enough to improve the user’s mood. Upon first taste, the effects are mild, but then consumers will gradually feel happiness and mind relaxation. The effects are long-lasting and good for both brain activities and leisure.

This marijuana strain can be used to:

  • relieve chronic pain;
  • treat inflammation;
  • relax muscles;
  • reduce depression, anxiety, stress;
  • treat post-traumatic stress disorder;
  • get more sleep and cope with insomnia;
  • fight physical fatigue;
  • treat nausea, migraines;
  • improve focus;
  • stimulate appetite;
  • treat hypertension, multiple sclerosis.

With a CBD content of up to 1%, Purple Dragon has potential medicinal properties. If you have severe aches and pains, its sedative effects can help soothe you. It also seems to have an anti-inflammatory effect which ensures it is used to treat a variety of conditions, including migraines and nausea.

If you are feeling low, Purple Dragon’s euphoric effects can help boost your mood. As such, it could be used by individuals dealing with symptoms of PTSD, anxiety, and depression. As it can help improve focus, it could have use in treating ADD or ADHD. If you are having trouble sleeping, use a large dose of Purple Dragon in the evening; but only do so if you are an experienced user.

Purple Dragon Side Effects

In general, the side effects associated with Purple Dragon are relatively minor. Some users report a dry mouth or dry and itchy eyes. If you have a low tolerance for marijuana, or else you use too much, this strain could cause mild dizziness. It could also increase the rate of paranoid thoughts if you are predisposed to them.


This weed can be consumed in the daytime for medical and recreational purposes or in the late evening to unwind after a hard day. People can smoke it if they need to get relaxation and euphoric effects. Most consumers report they feel uplifted, creative, calm, and happy. This versatile marijuana strain helps users become more sociable and easy-going.

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  1. Jeremiah Mccall

    Did not particularly like this as much as i thought i would. Helped with appetite, but only felt remedied for short period of time compared to other strains. Also kind of gave me a headache. Will pass.

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