Purple Aurora is an indica-dominant autoflowering cannabis strain bred by Alaska Built Seeds from Purple Kush and a Purple Auto, known for compact plants and berry-earth flavors. The breeder lists it as about 60% indica, 35% sativa and 5% ruderalis. Sources disagree on potency: AllBud lists about 20% THC, while Leafly mentions significant CBD without giving numbers.
Purple Aurora Strain at a Glance
| Type | Indica-dominant autoflowering hybrid |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Purple Kush × Purple Auto |
| Breeder / origin | Alaska Built Seeds |
| THC | ~20% (typical lab range) |
| CBD | Reported as significant by Leafly; no figure published |
| Aroma and flavor | overripe berry, earth, spice, violet, pear, honey, berry |
| Reported effects | energetic, creative, uplifted |
| Best for | short-season outdoor grows, daytime use, low-key evenings |
| Flowering time | Autoflower; seed to harvest in roughly 10 to 12 weeks (typical for autos, unconfirmed for this cut) |
Where Purple Aurora Comes From
Purple Aurora is a breeder release from Alaska Built Seeds, an outfit aimed at growers in short northern seasons. The listing describes a cross of Purple Kush with a Purple Auto, with a genetic makeup of roughly 60% indica, 35% sativa and 5% ruderalis. The ruderalis share is what makes it an autoflower: it flowers on its own clock instead of waiting for shorter days.
Because it is a fairly niche seed release, little third-party testing or press exists. Most of what is known comes from the breeder’s description and a modest number of reviews. If you buy flower called Purple Aurora, confirm that it is the Alaska Built cross, since the name is easy to confuse with purple strains like Alaskan Purple.
Purple Aurora Effects: What It Feels Like
Leafly’s summary tags the effects energetic, creative and uplifted, which may surprise given the Purple Kush parent, a well-known relaxing indica. Autoflower genetics, the ruderalis influence and a smaller plant often shift the experience, and the reviews suggest a light, pleasant lift without heavy sedation.
That said, AllBud describes it as indica-dominant with about 20% THC, so a calmer body effect is plausible in some batches. The one point of real disagreement is CBD. Leafly says the strain carries significant CBD, but no percentage is given and I could not confirm it, so use the lab label.
Purple Aurora Terpenes, Aroma and Flavor
Flavor reports vary, but they stay in the same family: overripe berries, earth and a spicy fruit note per the listing, with violet, pear and honey in Leafly’s flavor tags. Reviewers also mention berry and grape.
No terpene tests are available. Purple Kush descendants often lead with myrcene and caryophyllene, with linalool contributing floral notes, so those are listed as likely rather than confirmed.
Side Effects and How to Use Purple Aurora
The side effects reported for this strain are the usual ones for THC-rich cannabis. Dry mouth and dry eyes top the list, and a few people report dizziness, anxiety or a racing mind after a large dose. Drink water, keep the first dose small, and use it in a comfortable setting until you know how a particular batch affects you.
With Purple Aurora, as with any strain, a smaller dose usually avoids anxiety or grogginess. Our cannabis safety guide covers what to do if you take too much.
Do People Use Purple Aurora for Medical Reasons?
Because some descriptions mention significant CBD, people interested in balanced cannabinoid profiles may look at Purple Aurora, but the CBD level is unconfirmed. Reviewers have not reported specific uses in volume.
These are user reports, not clinical findings. For what research actually supports, see our cannabis health and research section, and talk to your doctor before using cannabis for a health condition.
Growing Purple Aurora
- Difficulty: Easy
- Flowering: Autoflower; seed to harvest in roughly 10 to 12 weeks (typical for autos, unconfirmed for this cut)
- Yield: Modest, compact plants
- Height: Compact
- Environment: Outdoor in short-season northern climates, or indoor
Purple Aurora is described as a compact plant suited to short-season outdoor grows, and as an autoflower it does not depend on day length. That makes it a reasonable choice for Pacific Northwest and Alaskan growers who worry about autumn rain, since an early-season planting can finish before the wet weather. Tight flowers can still hold moisture, so keep airflow good late in the cycle. Autos resent heavy pruning and root disturbance, so avoid hard training.
Home-grow rules depend on the state: adults can grow at home in states such as California (six plants per residence), Michigan (12 per residence) and Oregon (four per household), while Washington and Illinois allow home growing only for registered medical patients. Check your state in our cannabis laws by state guide before you plant anything.
Strains Like Purple Aurora
- Purple Kush: its listed Purple Kush parent
- Purple Punch: another purple, berry-sweet indica-leaning strain
- Northern Lights: a classic indica often grown in short seasons
- Blueberry: berry flavor with a relaxing body
- Granddaddy Purple: a famous purple indica with grape-berry flavor
Browse more indica strains, the full strain directory, or our guide to cannabis strains.
More Indica Strains to Explore
Purple Diamond · Purple Goo · Purple Kush · Purple Afghani · Pure Michigan · Presidential OG · All indica strains
Where to Buy Purple Aurora
Dispensary menus change every week, and Purple Aurora may be sold under its own name, as a cross or as a pre-roll or vape. The fastest way to find it is to check store menus online before you go. In Sacramento, browse Sacramento dispensaries and check the menus at stores like A Therapeutic Alternative and Zen Garden. In Ann Arbor, browse Ann Arbor dispensaries and check the menus at stores like Arborside A North Coast Joint Venture and Information Entropy I(x5). You can also browse licensed dispensaries in every state we cover. Adults 21 and older can buy with a valid photo ID; see cannabis laws by state for purchase limits.
Purple Aurora FAQ
Is Purple Aurora indica or sativa?
It is an indica-dominant hybrid, listed as 60% indica, 35% sativa and 5% ruderalis.
Who bred Purple Aurora?
Alaska Built Seeds, from a cross of Purple Kush and a Purple Auto.
Is Purple Aurora an autoflower?
Yes. The ruderalis genetics make it flower by age rather than day length.
Does Purple Aurora have CBD?
Leafly says it has significant CBD, but no figure is published and AllBud lists about 20% THC. Check the lab label.
What does Purple Aurora taste like?
Berry, earth and spice, with violet, pear and honey notes reported in some listings.
For adults 21+ in legal states. Strain information reflects breeder descriptions, lab data and user reports; effects vary by person and batch. Not medical advice.
