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Purple Dragon

Purple Dragon is an indica-dominant strain with the lineage Purple Urkle × Blue Dragon. Typical aromas include sweet and berry notes. The effects are generally described as body-focused.

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Character profile

Aroma, effects and terpenes

Aromas

  • sweet
  • berry

Effects

  • body-focused

Cannabinoid profile

Documented ranges

THC 15–21 %

These values provide context. Actual levels may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.

Genetics

Parent lineage and family tree

Purple Dragon is at the top. Below are the documented parent lines through the 4th generation.

Editorial profile

Purple Dragon in detail

Origin & classification

Purple Dragon is an indica-dominant strain from Purple Urkle × Blue Dragon. With 15–21 % THC, Purple Dragon clearly falls within the stronger range.

Aroma & flavor

In terms of aroma, Purple Dragon is primarily sweet and berry-like. This gives the strain a soft, often very accessible aromatic profile.

Terpene profile

Purple Dragon is generally described as physical in its effects. Overall, the strain therefore leans toward a calmer, more body-focused direction.

Effect tendency

Purple Dragon is therefore particularly interesting for anyone looking for exactly this combination of genetics, aroma and effects.

Cannabinoids, flowering & appearance

Purple Dragon is more suited to people who place greater emphasis on calm, depth and physicality in a strain.

Further classification

What matters here is less a single effect than the calm, full overall profile. The lineage also helps to understand the profile more quickly without making it seem schematic.

Further classification

A THC level of 15–21 % makes Purple Dragon noticeably more pronounced than milder strains. Aromatically, it presents a sweet, fruity direction: sweet and berry-like. In terms of effects, the calmer side dominates, with a body-focused character. In the background is a cross of Purple Urkle x Blue Dragon. In Purple Dragon, the aroma is not merely an addition, but a central part of the strain’s identity. When comparing it with other strains, this effect profile is often more informative than a single THC value. The parent strains are therefore not just an indication of origin; they also help compare Purple Dragon more accurately with similar strains. With Purple Dragon, potency should remain visible in the classification without reducing the strain to its THC value. Visually, Purple Dragon is also more often associated with darker, more distinctive expressions. Its classification as an indica-dominant strain fits a more physical, calm strain profile. In terms of character, it belongs more to the relaxed, more body-focused side of the strain spectrum.

Further classification

With Purple Dragon in particular, it is helpful that its fundamental direction can still be clearly derived from the parent lineage. This makes the strain especially interesting for people looking for a sweeter profile while still expecting structure and recognizability. With Purple Dragon in particular, it is important that the sweetness does not suggest genericness, but remains clearly connected to its origin and overall character. The result is not an arbitrary dessert profile, but a strain with a clear direction and a distinct, readable signature. Overall, what remains most noticeable is the calmer, more body-focused character—not a loud or nervous impression.

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Questions and answers

Frequently asked questions about Purple Dragon

What type of strain is Purple Dragon?

We list Purple Dragon as an indica-dominant strain with the parent lineage Purple Urkle × Blue Dragon.

What genetics are behind Purple Dragon?

The parent lineage of Purple Dragon is Purple Urkle × Blue Dragon.

What does Purple Dragon smell and taste like?

Aromatically, Purple Dragon is primarily sweet and berry-like. Depending on the batch and phenotype, the expression may vary in intensity.

What effects can be expected from Purple Dragon?

We primarily describe Purple Dragon as body-focused. Effects are subjective impressions and are not a medical promise.

How high is the THC content of Purple Dragon?

A THC range of 15–21 % is stated for Purple Dragon. Actual values may vary depending on the batch, phenotype and growing environment.