The Prettiest Weed Strains for Growing

Marijuana comes in different colors and sizes;  the color is due to the presence of pigments within the leaves. Chlorophyll gives cannabis its green hue, but other colors can appear as well. Compounds like anthocyanin can make cannabis buds purple.

Some of the prettiest cultivars have multiple colors and display a variety of purple hues alongside orange and yellow pistils (reproductive parts of the flower). When cannabis is grown in cooler temperatures below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, anthocyanin changes the plant's color from chlorophyll green to a more purple hue. 

This article lists some of the prettiest cannabis strains you can start growing today from seeds. 

This 80% indica strain has a funky, sweet, and cheesy scent and is popular amongst cannabis enthusiasts because of its euphoric effects and ability to flower in just 8 weeks. 

Blue Cheese can be grown indoors and outdoors; however, when this cultivar is grown outdoors in cooler temperatures, it turns purple and develops sprinkles of burnt orange pistils. You may also notice white trichomes that layer with the purple leaves, creating an overall bluish tint in color. 

Read our full strain review of Blue Cheese, or shop for Blue Cheese feminized seeds and Blue Cheese autoflower seeds.

Blue Haze is an 80% sativa dominant strain that takes a beautiful purple hue when exposed to cooler climates. Similar to Blue Cheese, the Blue Haze cultivar also develops a frosty layer of white trichomes that enhance the aesthetics of the plants. 

When growing Blue Haze, you can expect THC levels of around 20%. You’ll need a sunny/temperate to help this cultivar reach its maximum potential. 

Read our full strain review of Blue Haze, or shop for Blue Haze feminized seeds.

This 80% indica dominant strain was originally released in the Bay Area of California in 2010. Since then, its intense effects and euphoric bliss helped it soar in popularity. Girl Scout Cookies weed plants tend to be bright green with bright orange pistils; however, when this strain is grown in cooler climates, it can turn shades of purple. 

To grow Girl Scout Cookies Extreme, you’ll need a Mediterranean/Steppe climate for optimal conditions. When it’s time to harvest, you can expect a yield of around 21oz per plant and THC levels around the 20% mark. 

Read our full strain review of Girl Scout Cookies, or shop for Girl Scout Cookies Extreme feminized seeds and Girl Scout Cookies Extreme autoflower seeds.

Zkittlez is a 70% indica strain named after the famous candy everyone knows and loves. This strain is sweet and delicious, and the buds have an array of colors that display shades of green, purple, orange, and even blue. 

The sativa side of Zkittlez prefers to be grown in a hot and humid climate. The growing environment for sativa strains should generally be no lower than 50 degrees Fahrenheit.  But if you want to see the purple side of this pretty strain, you’ll need to carefully expose Zkittlez to cooler temperatures that are greater than 50 degrees.

Read our full strain review of Zkittlez, or shop for Zkittlez feminized seeds and Zkittlez autoflower seeds.

Blueberry is an aesthetically pleasing cannabis strain because of its densely packed buds and dominantly deep green color. Dots of purple, orange, red, and later, even blue make the strain’s buds come alive.

The Blueberry cultivar grows into tall, wide plants that require a large amount of space to flourish. For best results, grow your Blueberry plants in a warm and sunny environment and then reduce the temperature to help the purple and blue hues to shine. 

Read our full strain review of Blueberry, or shop for Blueberry feminized seeds and Blueberry autoflower seeds.

The Fruity Pebbles strain is a 55% indica dominant hybrid with beautiful purple leaves, green buds, and golden brown pistils. Fruity Pebbles first appeared in 2006 and was created by Alien Genetics by mixing parent strains Green Ribbon and Granddaddy Purple. 

When Fruity Pebbles is grown in optimal conditions, you can expect THC levels of around 20% and yields of approximately 5-15oz per plant. The ideal growing environment for Fruity Pebbles is a warm climate with temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s essential to prune Fruity Pebbles to provide the dense plants with enough ventilation.

Read our full strain review of Fruity Pebbles, or shop for Fruity Pebbles feminized seeds and Fruity Pebbles autoflower seeds.

This 90% indica strain grew popular during the 90s and since then has only grown more and more prevalent in the cannabis community. Super Silver Haze produces green buds with, as the name implies, silver tones. The silver comes from the trichomes. You’ll also notice pretty little orange pistils that add another dimension to this cultivar’s beauty. 

Super Silver Haze is a strain for experienced cannabis cultivators. It requires a heavily controlled environment when grown indoors. When growing Super Silver Haze outdoors, this strain thrives in a tropical climate with plenty of sunshine. 

Read our full strain review of Super Silver Haze, or shop for Super Silver Haze feminized seeds.

Runtz is a 50/50 hybrid strain that contains high levels of THC (20%) when cultivated in the perfect growing conditions. Growers can expect big yields from indoor and outdoor cultivation, averaging 16-18oz per plant. 

Like most beautiful weed strains named after sweets, Runtz lives up to its name. The seeds bloom into beautiful plants that display shades of green, purple, and bright orange hairs. For the best results, grow this cultivar in a Mediterranean climate.

Read our full strain review of  Runtz, or shop for Runtz feminized seeds and Runtz autoflower seeds.

A prettiest weed strains list wouldn’t be complete without the daddy of cannabis strains, Granddaddy Purple or GDP, which produces plants with rich and deep shades of purple. You can also expect green buds with purple hues and a mixture of brownish/red pistils that enhance the entire look of the cultivar. 

Granddaddy Purple is a 100% indica strain that typically has a bushy, compact growth pattern. This is great for indoor grows where space can be a limiting factor.

Read our full strain review of Granddaddy Purple, or shop for Granddaddy Purple feminized seeds and Granddaddy Purple autoflower seeds.

When grown in cooler climates, the Purple Haze strain produces plants with pleasing shades of deep purple. This 70% sativa dominant hybrid strain captures the eye of cannabis cultivators because it has high levels of THC at around 20%, is relatively easy to grow, and will yield a high amount between 14-19oz per plant.

To grow your own Purple Haze, we suggest a sunny and warm climate that gives your cannabis plant lots of sunshine and fresh air. 

Read our full review of the Purple Haze strain, or shop for Purple Haze feminized seeds.