Purple Power by Unknown or Legendary
2 other breeders' versions of Purple Power — compare flowering times side by side →
If you were flipping through a seed catalog in the late 90s looking for something to run outside in a sketchy climate, you were looking at Purple Power. Depending on who you ask, she's either a mix of Dutch Dope and Skunk #1 or a legendary mashup of Skunk #1 and Purple Haze. Either way, Homegrown Fantaseeds put it on the map when it took home a High Times Cannabis Cup in '98, and guys have been chasing that specific uplifting, sativa-dominant buzz ever since.
Growing this girl outdoors is where the real magic happens. She’s notoriously resilient against cold weather and molds, finishing fast enough in 7 to 9 weeks to beat the autumn rains. You'll see dudes on the growing subreddits arguing about how to get the best colors out of her. Some swear by dropping the night temps to shock the purple out, but the old-school heads know the truth: if you have the right pheno, you don't need to stunt the plant with cold to get those vibrant magenta and violet hues.
The smoke is pure vintage. You aren't getting modern 30% THC knockout power here; she usually sits comfortably between 12% and 20%. But that’s exactly the point. It’s a 70/30 sativa leaner that hits you with an energetic, clear-headed high that smells like sweet grapes and earthy hash. It’s the kind of weed you roll up for a hike, not the kind that puts you to sleep.
🌿 Start a Purple Power journal — free →
Similar strains
| Breeder | Unknown or Legendary |
|---|---|
| Type | mostly sativa |
| Environment | Indoors, Outdoors |
| Lineage | Haze × Skunk |
| Descendants | Crop King Seeds - Morpheus, Gold Rush Outdoor, New Purple Power, Purple Maroc, Purple Power, Red Purps |
🌱 Get Purple Power seeds →
Affiliate link — supports Cultivar at no cost to you.
🧬 Explore the family: Haze · Skunk · Crop King Seeds - Morpheus · Gold Rush Outdoor · New Purple Power · Purple Maroc · Purple Power · Red Purps
Ancestry Pedigree
Unknown or Legendary
Original Strains
Original Strains
Original Strains
Unknown or Legendary
Cultivators Choice
Original Strains
Original Strains
Original Strains
Growing Purple Power: what to expect
As a sativa-leaning plant, plan for a big stretch after the flip (often 100–200%) — flip earlier than feels natural and keep training options ready. Sativa-leaning plants also generally prefer a lighter feed than heavy indicas. Growers familiar with Haze or Skunk will recognize much of its behavior. Whatever the listing says, the cut in YOUR tent is the ground truth: log feedings, readings, and photos, and let the trends — not the label — drive decisions.
Purple Power FAQ
Is Purple Power an indica or a sativa?
Purple Power is listed as mostly sativa.
What are the parents of Purple Power?
Purple Power was bred from Haze × Skunk by Unknown or Legendary.
What environment does Purple Power like?
Standard cannabis bands work well: VPD 0.8–1.1 kPa in veg and 1.0–1.4 kPa in flower, with humidity stepping down from 65–75% as a seedling to 40–50% in late flower. See the stage-by-stage table on this page.
📷 Growing Purple Power and something looks off? Free AI photo diagnosis →
Facts compiled from public breeder listings. Growing Purple Power? A structured journal — with your feedings, readings, and photos — is how you find what THIS cut actually wants.
Track your own grow free — the journal grades your environment against these bands →
Get the one-page grow reference card
VPD, pH by medium, deficiency symptoms and dry/cure targets on a single printable page. Free — plus the occasional grow-data breakdown. No spam, unsubscribe in one click.