Purple Sage is in indica dominant hybrid strain that is known for its sativa-like mentally uplifting effects, and its ability to still treat pain like a true indica.
This bud is especially aromatic and is instantly recognizable by its sweet and spicy nature and its scent, which can instantly take over any room.
Information about Purple Sage:
Purple Sage is a hybrid that is often mistaken for having equal parts sativa and indica.
This is due to its balanced effects that gives the user both the relaxing and soothing effects of a typical indica, as well as uplifting and energizing properties of the best sativas.
This 65% Indica strain is quite popular in North America, especially in the state of Colorado, where it is most easily found.
Purple Sage’s exact origins are slightly debated, although it is widely believed that it is made of an unknown purple strain mixed with the herbal and spicy Sage.
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Purple Sage weed strain attributes: | |
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ORIGIN | Unknown Purple mixed with Sage |
EFFECTS | euphoric – 10 uplifted – 7 creative – 7 happy – 7 aroused – 5 |
ADVERSE REACTIONS (NEGATIVE) | dry mouth – 10 dry eyes – 8 dizzy – 1 paranoid – 1 anxious – 1 |
FRAGRANCE | lemon, sage, sweet, pungent |
FLAVORS | sage, sweet, earthy, chemical, citrus, lemon |
MEDICAL | pain – 10 stress – 8 depression – 5 fatigue – 3 insomnia – 3 |
FLOWERING TIME INDOORS | 8-9 weeks |
FLOWERING TIME OUTDOORS | mid October |
PLANT HEIGHT | Medium |
THC CONTENT % | 16%-24% |
CBD % | 1% |
INDICA / SATIVA % | 65% / 35% |
INDOOR YIELD | 11oz/ m2 |
OUTDOOR YIELD | 14oz/ plant |
CLIMATE | dry and warm outdoor climate |
GROWTH LEVEL | easy |
RESISTANCE TO DISEASE | resistant to common molds and mildew |
* 10 is the highest
* 1 is the lowest
Effects
Purple Sage will instill an instant state of euphoria as soon as you take your first drag, with the euphoric state lasting you throughout its entire high and coming back in waves.
This strain serves as a perfect pick me up, and is even practical for daytime use, due to its light-bodied effects and cerebral high.
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This bud is very uplifting, and can serve as a motivating push in order to start your day right.
Purple Sage is much loved by creative types and artists, who need a little bit of extra inspiration in order to get their ideas going, as it can encourage them to think outside of the box.


Purple Sage can serve as an effective mood boost, and will definitely inspire you to feel more positive and more enlightened.
Under the right circumstances, this strain can be quite arousing, and can make for a pretty sweet way to end your day, especially if you are in good company.
Fragrance
Purple Sage is quite the pungent bud, and as soon as you break it up you will be hit with a cloud of sour lemon and sweet aroma.
This plant will make you think of sweet sage, along with some gentle hints of spice and herbs that will make your mouth water.
Flavors
Purple Sage will taste like chemicals on the first inhale, but soon you will detect a sweet citrus aftertaste, sticky on your tongue.
This bud contains subtle hints of earthy and sage, which on the exhale will become more obvious, along with a sour lemon flavor.
Adverse Reaction
Purple Sage can be quite a strong bud, with its THC levels often reaching up to 24%, so you can expect some minor adverse reactions when smoking this strain.
You may feel like your mouth is dry and your eyes may end up feeling slightly itchy and irritable.


In some rare cases, you may feel a little bit dizzy, which is further amplified by a feeling of dehydration.
Purple Sage can make you feel slightly paranoid at times, especially if you tend to suffer from nervous tendencies, so you may need to be prepared for a general feeling of mild anxiety.
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Medical
Purple Sage is a very useful medical strain, that is widely recommended for the management of chronic pain.
This strain is known for being very helpful to those who suffer from chronic aches such as migraines, muscle spasms as well as period-induced cramps.
This indica dominant strain is also known for being very effective in the treatment of chronic stress.
Purple Sage can help the mind relax, making it easier for the patient to feel less frazzled and less panicked as their days go by.
This allows them to feel more mindful and relaxed throughout the day.


Purple Sage can help patients who suffer from depression feel more relieved from the weights on their shoulders.
This bud can be uplifting and energizing, making it ideal as a morning smoke, but its strong indica effects may also serve as the perfect way to induce a good night’s sleep.
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Growing
Growing this but can be easy, and is therefore something that is preferred even by novice growers.
Purple Sage will grow into a medium-sized plant, that can yield average during the days of harvest.
Flowering Time
Indoors
Purple Sage grown indoors can be expected to yield an estimated average of about 11 ounces of bud per square meter planted.
This strain takes an estimated 8 to 9 weeks to finish flowering, in order for it to be ready to be harvested.
Outdoors
Purple Sage grown outdoors should be ready to be harvested around the middle of the month of October.
This plant is expected to yield around 14 ounces per plant, and does not need much trimming in order for it to grow steadily.
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Robert