The Best Weed Strains for Unleashing Your Creativity
Cannabis is known for sparking creativity, with lots of famous musicians and artists using it to get inspired. They say it helps them see things differently and come up with fresh ideas for their art.
Cannabis is one of the few things that can help enhance one's creative process. In fact, many famous musicians and artists have smoked weed for a spark of inspiration. Some examples include band members from the Grateful Dead and Black Sabbath. In fact, one Chemdawg origin story claims it’s the product of a bunch of random seeds obtained by Gregory Krzanowski after a Grateful Dead concert. As for Black Sabbath, their Sweet Leaf track was basically a love letter to cannabis. And while we're on the topic, you can’t forget Jimi Hendrix, who had a weed strain named after one of his songs.
While smoking the same cannabis strains as these greats won't suddenly place you at the top of Spotify, some of the best cannabis strains help break down the creative barriers that artists typically run into. Obstructions like lack of focus and diversity are no longer a problem if you're smoking the right strain. In particular, sativa dominant strains are famed for their uplifting and energizing effects on the mind. They can sharpen your focus, trigger cerebral blood flow, and amplify your senses to a degree that can help you break the mold and free your creative process.
Chocolope
Chocolope is a top pick for those in need to jump-start some creative thinking. This sativa-dominant hybrid has high THC content that reaches around 17% to 22% and offers an invigorating buzz that leaves you feeling euphoric. Yet despite its strong head high, Chocolope keeps your mind focused and your spirit motivated, key ingredients for pushing past any creative blocks.
Chocolope Feminized Seeds
Chocolope seeds grow a 10% indica and 90% sativa plant. It's a special strain that motivates and energizes the user, making it a quick way to start a busy day.
But its effects don't end there; its high also provides a potent, uplifting buzz. Fans of Chocolope also describe that outside of its mental uplift, this sativa-hybrid also brings a surge of energy. This matches closely with the signature traits of Haze strains, known for their energizing and creative boosting effects. However, this is no surprise for those with in-depth knowledge of various weed strains, considering that one of Chocolope's parents is Cannalope Haze.
However, Chocolope's effects could also be attributed to its other parent, Chocolate Thai, which has euphoria-inducing and creative-boosting effects. In fact, this landrace is well-known for its combination of chocolate and coffee flavors that complement its noticeably stimulating effects. Whichever the case may be, Chocolope is a must-try for any enthusiast.
Chocolope cultivar profile
Plant type | 10% indica 90% sativa |
THC | Up to 19% |
CBD | Insignificant amount |
Difficulty | Easy |
Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean |
Plant size | Tall |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 10 weeks |
Yields | 16 to 23 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Chocolate | Coffee | Earthy | Pungent | Sweet | Vanilla |
Effects | Creative | Energetic | Happy | Uplifted |
Terpenes | Caryophyllene | L-Limonene | Myrcene | Ocimene | Terpinolene |
Blue Dream
Blue Dream caters to cannabis connoisseurs seeking to stoke the fires of creativity without the overwhelming surge often associated with sativa highs. This sativa-dominant strain takes a gentler approach, offering a mellow buzz that nudges your mind into becoming focused and boosting creativity while keeping your body anchored in deep relaxation.
Blue Dream Feminized Seeds
Without a doubt, Blue Dream seeds are one of the most popular marijuana strains in the U.S. Blue Dream gives that 'Cool West Coast Vibe' high sativa-dominant hybrids are known for.
This perfect blend of sativa and indica effects makes Blue Dream one of the most enjoyable strains on the market. It also helps bring fresh ideas that can help with any of your projects or creative endeavors. But by far, the best of this sativa-hybrid is found when you reach the tail-end of its effects, where its buzz begins to mellow out even further, letting the indica properties shine more.
And to add to its appeal, Blue Dream also carries one of the more delectable flavors on this list. Its smoke combines the richness of blueberries and other fruits with the sweetness of vanilla. It also has a touch of earthiness that's common in cannabis due to myrcene, which is one of the most abundant compounds found in cannabis besides THC.
Blue Dream cultivar profile
Plant type | 20% indica 80% sativa |
THC | Up to 21% |
CBD | Up to 2% |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Climate | Indoors | Temperate | Mediterranean |
Plant size | Tall |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 9 to 12 weeks |
Yields | 21 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Berry | Earthy | Herbal | Sweet | Vanilla |
Terpenes | D-Limonene | Myrcene | Beta-Pinene | Alpha-Pinene | Linalool |
Bubblegum
As a Sativa-dominant hybrid, Bubblegum should be known for its euphoric and uplifting effects. And while it does provide a mental uplift that leaves you feeling blissful, it isn't coupled with the typical invigorating effects you would associate with a sativa. Instead, you get a relaxing and numbing body buzz alongside a cerebral high.
Bubblegum feminized seeds
Bubblegum seeds grow the perfect blend of 50% sativa and 50% indica. This feminized plant is famous for its sweet smell and powerful high. It contains a medium level of CBD, and a whopping 17% THC.
It's a creative high that keeps your mind sharp yet stimulated, which is the type of headspace you need to keep creative juices flowing while maintaining the mental focus to carry them out.
For the connoisseurs who consider a strain for more than its effects, you'll find that this sativa-hybrid is true to its name. It has the taste of strawberry bubblegum with hints of other berries. If you enjoy the familiar taste of juicy fruit in your mouth, Bubblegum is a must-try.
Bubblegum cultivar profile
Plant type | 50% indica 50% sativa |
THC | Up to 17% |
CBD | Insignificant amount |
Difficulty | Easy |
Climate | Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean |
Plant size | Compact |
Flowers | 8 to 9 weeks |
Yields | 14 to 16 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Berry | Earthy | Fruity | Sweet |
Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted |
Awards | Cannabis Cup | Spannabis Champions Cup | Expo Grow |
Terpenes | Terpineol | Linalool | Geraniol | Carene | Myrcene |
Chemdawg
We started this article with Chemdawg, so there’s no way it wouldn't be included in this list. Besides its celebrity backstory, it's also one of the best strains for a huge boost in energy and creativity. It carries high THC levels that range from 18% to 20% and deals a euphoric and invigorating buzz like nobody's business.
Chemdawg Feminized Seeds
Chemdawg (AKA Chemdog) is a Cannabis strain that's surrounded by mystery and myths. Its parents may be unknown, but its effects are quite the opposite.
If you're in a rut and need fresh inspiration, a puff from Chemdawg will do you some good. Besides its energizing and creative-boosting effects, the euphoric high it brings can help put you in the right headspace to help you reimagine your creative process.
Chemdawg has a distinct flavor profile. However, if you're not a fan of a spicy diesel flavor that is reminiscent of gasoline, we have an alternative.
Sour Diesel is a Sativa-dominant child of Chemdawg and Super Skunk. It features the same invigorating and creative-boosting effects as Chemdawg but has a flavor profile that isn’t as intense. While it still carries the strong taste of gas, the added tartness of citrus fruits softens the blow.
Chemdawg cultivar profile
Plant type | 55% indica 45% sativa |
THC | Up to 25% |
CBD | Insignificant amount |
Difficulty | Hard |
Climate | Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean |
Plant size | Tall |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 8 weeks |
Yields | 14 to 28 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Diesel | Pungent |
Terpenes | Caryophyllene | Valencene | D-Limonene | Ocimene | Myrcene |
Durban Poison
With its name derived from the coastal city of Durban, you can imagine effects reminiscent of excitement mixed with good vibes. That is precisely what the Durban Poison as a sativa landrace has to offer, and it is what made it so popular among cannabis connoisseurs. With THC Levels ranging from 16% to 19%, this pure sativa cannabis strain brings a potent high that leaves you feeling uplifted and euphoric.
Durban Poison Feminized Seeds
Durban Poison is a pure sativa named after its city of origin: Durban, South Africa. Despite its name, it is a delightful strain that gives the user energy, joy, and creativity.
The mental uplift that its heady buzz provides will put you in the right mindset and help get your ideas flowing. And as if that wasn't enough, Durban Poison will also leave you feeling energized and focused, which gives you the means to carry out your creative endeavors.
And if you're particular about the flavor of weed, you'll be delighted to learn this sativa doesn't require an acquired taste to enjoy it. Durban Poison has a distinct flavor and aroma that blends earthiness and pine with the sharp taste of citrus and a hint of spice.
Durban Poison cultivar profile
Plant type | 100% sativa |
THC | Up to 20% |
CBD | Insignificant amount |
Difficulty | Easy |
Climate | Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean |
Plant size | Compact |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 7 to 9 weeks |
Yields | 14 to 18 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Cheese | Citrus | Earthy | Fruity | Skunky | Sweet |
Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Sleepy | Uplifted |
Terpenes | Humulene | Terpinolene | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Ocimene |
LSD
As a balanced hybrid, LSD combines the relaxing body high of indicas with the euphoric cerebral buzz of sativa strains. And with high THC content that ranges from 18% to 24%, these effects are guaranteed to be felt strongly by even the most experienced smokers. In fact, this strain was named after a strong psychedelic drug because of its potent effects.
LSD Feminized Seeds
The LSD marijuana strain delivers a light-minded, heavy-body high. Its smoke will move you to sit yourself down and intensely enjoy the feelings of euphoria that it brings.
LSD provides a strong cerebral high that leaves consumers feeling uplifted and euphoric, setting the mood for cooking up fresh perspectives for your projects. It also provides a creative boost that keeps your mind flowing with ideas.
The LSD blends its strong heady buzz with a relaxing body high. And if you take its sedative effects too lightly, you'll find yourself glued to your couch with your eyelids growing heavier with every passing moment. So be sure to have a pen and paper to write all your ideas before this strain puts you to sleep.
LSD cultivar profile
Plant type | 55% indica 45% sativa |
THC | Up to 24% |
CBD | 2 to 5% |
Difficulty | Easy |
Climate | Indoors | Steppe | Mediterranean | Temperate |
Plant size | Compact |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 9 to 10 weeks |
Yields | 14 to 18 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Citrus | Earthy | Sweet |
Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed |
Awards | Cannabis Cup | Sativa Cup |
Terpenes | Terpinolene | Valencene | Myrcene | Caryophyllene | L-Limonene |
White Widow
This wouldn't be much of a list of the best strains for creativity if I didn't include White Widow. This Indica-dominant strain was and still is famous worldwide and is known for its euphoric and energizing effects that stimulate creativity as much as they stimulate conversation. Its effects are so reliable that it has become a staple in Holland's coffee shops.
White Widow Feminized Seeds
Are you looking for a relaxing smoke to unlock your conversational and creative side? You are going to love our White Widow seeds!
With its THC levels that range between 15% to 25%, White Widow is a potent strain. It makes for a great smoke if you're in a particularly bad creative rut and need something to break you out. And if you're a connoisseur who enjoys distinct flavors, you'll love the spicy and woody taste and aroma this indica-hybrid offers.
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White Widow cultivar profile
Plant type | 60% indica 40% sativa |
THC | Up to 19% |
CBD | Insignificant amounts |
Difficulty | Easy |
Climate | Indoors | Temperate | Mediterranean | Steppe |
Plant size | Average |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 8 to 9 weeks |
Yields | 18 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Earthy | Herbal | Pungent | Spicy | Sweet | Woody |
Effects | Creative | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted |
Awards | Cannabis Cup Winner 1995 |
Terpenes | Caryophyllene | Beta-Pinene | Carene | Myrcene | D-Limonene |
Trainwreck
If you're looking for a fast-acting strain, look no further than this sativa-hybrid. Trainwreck starts you off with a strong, heady buzz that hits you with a wave of euphoria that stimulates you into feeling uplifted and creative.
Trainwreck feminized seeds
Trainwreck is a sativa-dominant hybrid with effects so potent they hit you like a freight train. This staple from Northern California delivers a piney, spicy aroma mixed with the smell of sweet lemon.
Its cerebral high also provides improved focus and energy, allowing you to make the most of the innovative ideas your mind cooks up.
As if its effects weren't appealing enough, Trainwreck also combines the aroma and flavor of sweet lemon with notes of pine and spices. That said, don't get too lost in the flavor and end up enjoying more than what your body can handle because Trainwreck has high THC levels that range from around 15% to 20%.
Trainwreck cultivar profile
Plant type | 35% indica 65% sativa |
THC | Up to 21% |
CBD | Insignificant amounts |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean | Steppe |
Plant size | Tall |
Vegetative stage | 4 to 8 weeks |
Flowering time | 8 to 10 weeks |
Yields | 18 to 25 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Earthy | Lemon | Pine | Pungent | Spicy | Sweet |
Effects | Creative | Euphoric | Happy | Relaxed | Uplifted |
Terpenes | Caryophyllene | Terpinolene | Myrcene | Beta-Pinene | Linalool |
Super Silver Haze
Like White Widow, not including Super Silver Haze on this list would be a crime. This sativa-dominant strain has won multiple awards and is renowned for its long-lasting, energizing body high. It also provides an uplifting cerebral buzz that can inspire creativity. If you need something to clear your art block or writer's block, this sativa-hybrid might be the key.
Super Silver Haze Feminized Seeds
Super Silver Haze feminized is a sativa-dominant hybrid good for a maximum all-day high. Super Silver Haze seeds grow a herb that offers a mellow yet potent high that lifts the mood.
That said, Super Silver Haze is a fairly potent strain with THC levels that go up to 21%. So, savor each draw you make to avoid any of its adverse effects. And this won't be too hard to do with Super Silver Haze’s spicy and citrusy flavors.
If you love Super Silver Haze’s citrusy flavors, you’ll also enjoy Super Lemon Haze. This sativa-hybrid combines Super Silver Haze with Lemon Skunk. It offers the same invigorating and creative boosting head buzz you’d get from its renowned parent strain, with the added boost in flavor thanks to Lemon Skunk, which makes each toke from this strain taste like you’re popping Lemonheads into your mouth.
Super Silver Haze cultivar profile
Plant type | 10% indica 90% sativa |
THC | Up to 18% |
CBD | Insignificant amounts |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Climate | Indoors | Temperate | Mold Resistant |
Plant size | Tall |
Flowers | 9 weeks |
Yields | 19 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Earthy | Herbal | Lemon | Skunk |
Effects | Creative | Energetic | Euphoric | Happy | Uplifted |
Terpenes | Caryophyllene | Carene | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Terpinolene |
Tangie
Tangie is a sativa-dominant hybrid that is widely appreciated for lending a spark of inspiration to those in need. Fans of this strain note a significant boost in creativity and focus after smoking.
Tangie Feminized Seeds
Tangie is an award-winning sativa-dominant hybrid strain with coveted genetics. Tangie's high THC content ranges from 15 to 20%, making it ideal for both experienced and beginner Cannabis lovers.
Outside of its creativity-boosting buzz, this sativa-hybrid also brings a mental uplift with each toke, which can help put you in the right headspace for even more creative ideas to flow.
Its slew of effects doesn't end there, as Tangie also provides an energizing body high. The combination of its invigorating body high and strong cerebral buzz is why many enthusiasts value Tangie as one of the best wake-and-bake strains in the market. And its flavor profile that blends orange citrus with tropical fruits only adds to Tangie's appeal.
Tangie cultivar profile
Plant type | 30% indica 70% sativa |
THC | Up to 20% |
CBD | Insignificant amounts |
Difficulty | Moderate |
Climate | Indoors | Mediterranean | Mold Resistant |
Plant size | Tall |
Vegetative stage | 3 to 4 weeks |
Flowering time | 8 to 9 weeks |
Yields | 8 to 15 oz per plant |
Taste and Smell | Tangerine | Lavender | Sweet | Citrus |
Effects | Euphoric | Happy | Energizing | Creative |
Terpenes | Valencene | Caryophyllene | Myrcene | D-Limonene | Carene |