Catch some z’s with these sleepy strains.
Granddaddy Purple
King among indicas, this flavorful bud is great for falling asleep at the end of a long day.
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:Purple Urkle, Big Bud
Activities: Chilling on the couch, sleeping
Backstory:Granddaddy Purple (or GDP) is a famous indica cross, inheriting a complex grape and berry aroma from its Purple Urkle parent, while Big Bud passes on a dense bud structure.
GDP flowers bloom with shades of deep purple, a beautiful backdrop for its snow-like dusting of white trichomes. Its potent effects are mainly felt in the body, and growers love GDP for its massive yields.
Why we love it: King among indicas, this flavorful bud offers berry flavors and pacifying effects; it’s great for falling asleep at the end of a long day. Its purple foliage makes it one of the prettiest buds out there.
Purple Punch
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strains: Larry OG, Granddaddy Purple
Activities: Relaxing your mind and racing thoughts
Backstory: Purple Punch lives up to its name as the child of two heavy-hitting indicas. With high amounts of THC and the power to relax muscles, it might just knock you out—don’t make too many plans.
Why we love it: Purple Punch is good to have around when you’re committed to being home for the night. It goes best with your softest pajamas and a comfy nook with pillows.
White Rhino
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:White Widow, North American Indica
Activities: Chilling on the couch, getting ready for bed
Backstory: This beast of a strain lives up to its name—it’ll hit you hard and put you down for the count. Not surprising, considering White Rhino’s classic lineage with White Widow.
Why we love it: This heavy-hitter is great for the end of the night when you’ve cozied up and sleep is close by.
Bubba Kush
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Caryophyllene
Parent strain:OG Kush, likely Afghani
Activities: Chilling on the couch, napping
Backstory:Bubba Kush is an indica strain known for its tranquilizing, sleep-inducing effects. It has sweet hash flavors with subtle notes of chocolate and coffee.
Its genetic origins aren’t clear, but Bubba’s stocky stature and bulky bud structure suggest Afghani descent. It supposedly emerged in the mid-’90s when an OG Kush pollinated an unknown indica in New Orleans. The genetically ambiguous indica was simply called “Bubba,” and Bubba Kush has flourished ever since.
Why we love it: It’s a crazy-popular tranquilizing Kush born and bred in the USA.
Purple Kush
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:Purple Afghani, Hindu Kush
Activities: Relaxing around the house or getting ready for bed
Backstory: Hailing from Oakland, California, Purple Kush has become a sensation all across the West Coast with its long-lasting euphoria and ability to put you to sleep.
Why we love it: Purple Kush makes us sleepy and euphoric at the same time, perfect for great sleep and chill dreams.
LA Confidential
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains: LA Affie, Afghani
Activities: Stargazing
Backstory: LA Confidential fills your nose with notes of pine and hits your tongue with the taste of skunk. It relaxes the body thanks to its high presence of myrcene; don’t be surprised if you curl up for a snooze.
Why we love it: LA Confidential is a West Coast fav that has gained lots of popularity outside of California, probably because it’s calming but still lends itself to enjoying beautiful skies and great fireside conversation.
9 Pound Hammer
Like getting hit with a 9-pound hammer, this heavy-hitter has long-lasting sedative effects.
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:Gooberry, Hell’s OG, Jack the Ripper
Activities: Hangover relief, chilling out, sleeping
Backstory: 9 Pound Hammer is a heavy-hitting indica strain with dense buds coated in resin, offering sweet grape and lime flavors, and long-lasting sedative effects.
Why we love it: 9 Pound Hammer looks beautiful in the garden and has a unique sweet, funky smell and taste that lead to deep relaxation.
Purple Urkle
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:Mendocino Purps
Activities: Chilling on the couch, napping, doing nothing
Backstory:Purple Urkle is believed to have come from a phenotype of Mendocino Purps with a complex flavor palate that blends skunk, berry, and grape notes. Its effects come on quick and are deeply relaxing and sleep-inducing, providing full-body bliss.
Why we love it: Its complex mix of flavors, stemming from a beautiful purple flower, lead to full-body relaxation.
Blackberry Kush
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:Blackberry, Afghani
Activities: Best used after exercise or being on your feet all day
Backstory: Blackberry Kush, also known as “BBK,” is known for its strong body high. There is no waiting around for the high here—its effects will hit you straight away and have you feeling calm in all the right places.
Why we love it: With a low potency, Blackberry Kush is a strain that anyone can enjoy, no matter your tolerance. We also love that it tastes just as you would expect: bold blackberry notes that are sweet and earthy.
Hindu Kush
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains: None; landrace strain
Activities: Meditation, relaxing, napping
Backstory:Hindu Kush is a landrace indica named for the mountain range between Pakistan and Afghanistan, where it originated. The harsh climate conditioned the plant to grow a thick protective layer of trichomes, making this strain great for making hash.
Why we love it: Hindu Kush has a subtlely sweet and earthy sandalwood aroma with hints of berry and induces a deep sense of calm.
Pink Kush
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:OG Kush
Activities: Getting a massage, relaxing, napping
Backstory: True to its name, Pink Kush often has pink hairs bursting from its bright green buds, but not always. This indica-dominant hybrid brings on a powerful body high through aromas of sweet vanilla and candy perfume.
Why we love it: For OG Kush lovers, this sugary-sweet strain melts away stress better than a massage.
Papaya Punch
Strain type: Hybrid
Dominant terpene: Limonene
Parent strains: Papaya, Purple Punch
Activities: Relaxing on the couch, taking a nap
Backstory: Combining favorites Papaya and Purple Punch (both on this list as well), Papaya Punch brings sweet, fruity flavors to your couch chill time.
Why we love it: With tropical flavors and a hint of cheese, this one’s great for watching a silly movie.
MK Ultra
Strain type: Indica
Dominant terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains: OG Kush, G13
Activities: Relaxing, taking a nap
Backstory: Potent and pungent, MK Ultra isn’t for newbies. This solid plant is best grown indoors and yields big, and is best for winding down before bed. Beware of the munchies.
Why we love it: Not to be confused with the CIA mind-control program of the ‘50s, this strain’s name still nods to mysterious origins with its parent G13.
Blueberry
Strain type: Indica
Dominate terpene: Myrcene
Parent strains:Afghani, Thai, Purple Thai
Backstory: With a long history dating back to DJ Short in the 1970s, pretty much any strain with “blue” in its name has Blueberry in its roots. This happy indica is known for its blueberry taste and aroma and long-lasting euphoric and relaxing effects.
Why we love it: It’s the indica that brought the distinct flavor of blueberry to the cannabis world. Be sure to check out the West Coast version, DJ Short Blueberry—it’s one of the most aromatic strains you can get.