Meet UW Purple, a popular hybrid cultivar first appearing in Washington in the 1980s. It’s also known as UW, UW Purp, or University of Washington Purple. Over the years, it has influenced quite a number of strains. It originally circulated as a clone-only variety, and its exact genetic lineage remains a mystery. What we do know is that these plants develop a short and stocky structure, caused by their Indica-dominant genetic profile, and that they produce medium yields following a 7-8-week-long flowering cycle. Expect beautiful buds with purple hues and hardy plants best suited for indoor cultivation. When it comes to flavor, UW Purple packs a deliciously fruity blend with grapes and berries on a background of rich earth. The aroma and some sweet and pungent notes to the blend. Consumers should know that the UW Purple effects come on strong and fast, offering a deeply narcotic body stone, couch-lock, long-lasting relaxation, and sleepiness. The munchies will probably be hard to ignore at some point. Due to these deeply soothing effects and its considerable potency, UW Purple has long been a sought-after strain around the Washington area, alleviating insomnia, stress, and chronic pain.