Purple Lemonade is commonly bred from Purple Haze, Lemon Skunk, and Sweet Skunk, creating an indica-dominant cultivar. While some breeders list variations — such as Purple crossed with Citrus Cali genetics — the Purple Haze, Lemon Skunk, and Sweet Skunk lineage is the origin most often cited. Dominant terpenses include beta-caryophyllene, limonene, and bisabobol.