Blue Dream
Sativa-dom.
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Unknown; originated in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, California, USA, mid-2000s
13 reviews
Blue Dream was born in Santa Cruz, California in the mid-2000s, a product of crossing DJ Short's legendary Blueberry indica with a Super Silver Haze sativa. Its creator remains anonymous, but the strain rapidly spread through Northern California's medical dispensary scene before taking over the entire West Coast. By the 2010s it had become the #1 selling strain in Colorado, Washington, and California — a title it held for several years. Its broad appeal comes from delivering a gentle, accessible high that works for nearly any occasion without heavy sedation or overwhelming potency.
💊 Cannabinoids
THC20.5%
CBD0.2%
✨ Effect Profile
🌡️ Terpenes
👃 Aroma & Flavor
Aroma: Sweet berry and blueberry candy, earthy herbal undertones, faint floral notes with a light vanilla finish
BlueberryBerrySweetEarthyHerbalFloral
⚕️ Medical & Side Effects
May help with
Depression
Chronic pain
Fatigue
Stress
Nausea
Headaches
Lack of appetite
Possible side effects
Dry mouth
Dry eyes
Paranoia (rare, high doses)
Headache
Anxiety (in THC-sensitive users)
🧬 Genetics
BreederUnknown; originated in Santa Cruz, California
OriginSanta Cruz, California, USA, mid-2000s
Parent strains
Blueberry (DJ Short)
Super Silver Haze
💡 Fun Facts
- Blue Dream was the best-selling cannabis strain in the United States for multiple consecutive years according to BDS Analytics.
- It's one of the most reviewed strains on Leafly with over 50,000 user reviews.
- Despite its massive popularity, nobody has definitively claimed to be its original breeder.
- The strain is sometimes called 'Azure Haze' in markets where trademark issues arise.
- Blue Dream is often recommended as the ideal 'starter strain' due to its forgiving, balanced effect profile.
🏆 Awards
2014
High Times Cannabis Cup (Denver)
Best Sativa — Top 5
🔗 Similar Strains
Blue Haze
Sativa-dominant Hybrid
Blueberry x Haze
Similar sweet berry meets hazy sativa profile, uplifting and creative.
DJ Short Blueberry
Indica-dominant
Thai x Purple Thai x Afghan
Shares the iconic blueberry flavor lineage; more sedating body effect.
Blue Cookies
Hybrid
Blue Dream x Girl Scout Cookies
Sweet berry base with added euphoric potency from the GSC lineage.
🌱 Growing Info
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Flowering | 9-10 weeks (indoor) |
| Outdoor harvest | Late October |
| Indoor yield | 21 oz/m² (595 g/m²) |
| Outdoor yield | Up to 21 oz (595 g) per plant |
| Height | 4-6 ft indoor / up to 8 ft outdoor (can get tall — top recommended) |
| Climate | Thrives in warm, sunny Mediterranean-style climates |
| Seed price | ±€28 / 5 seeds (€€€) |
| Price note | California bestseller |
Long, elongated light green buds with faint blue/purple hues, amber pistils, and a moderate dusting of silver trichomes
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