Strain profile
Granddaddy Purple
Granddaddy Purple — GDP — is a benchmark indica known for purple-tinged flower, a grape-and-berry nose, and a heavy, relaxed effect. It's a common evening and wind-down pick.
- Type
- Indica
- Lineage
- Purple Urkle × Big Bud
- THC
- Typically 17–23% THC
- CBD
- Typically <1% CBD
- Top terpenes
- Myrcene, Pinene, Caryophyllene
- Flavor
- Grape, Berry, Sweet
What people report
GDP is commonly described as deeply relaxing and sedating — a classic 'end of the day' indica. It's one of the strains most often associated with sleep and stillness; see our strains-for-sleep guide for the broader picture and dosing notes.
Terpenes and flavor
Myrcene leads (the terpene most associated with sedation), with pinene and caryophyllene support. The aroma is sweet grape and berry — a direct inheritance from its Purple Urkle parent.
- Myrcene — sedating, earthy
- Pinene — pine
- Caryophyllene — peppery
Formats it shows up in
GDP appears as flower, pre-rolls, and is a popular base for nighttime edibles and vapes. For sleep, longer-lasting edibles are commonly chosen over fast-fading flower.
Effects, potency, and flavor vary by harvest, product, and the person. Descriptions below are commonly reported associations for this genetics, not medical advice or guaranteed outcomes. Cannabis is for adults 21+ with valid ID. Check the live menu and product label for tested potency.
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