Key findings
- The state gap is extreme: 88% of Blue Dream tests in California met or exceeded 20%, versus 7.8% in Hawaii.1
- In terpene data, β-myrcene led 68% of tests, and Leafly's myrcene claim matches that test-by-test lead.1,2
- On menus, Blue Dream was unusually visible: the Oct 3, 2026 snapshot counted 850 listings and placed it 2nd of 58, across 23 markets.3
- Published single THC figures skew high: three of four are higher than the 19.96% lab median, and ILGM's 29% was met or topped by 0.6% of tests.1,4
- Over time, the overall median rose by +4.91 points, but the Nevada subset moved −1.30 points.1
- Lab medians ranged from 15.07% to 24.93% across qualifying labs, and Michigan alone spanned 5.72 points.1
Which state has the strongest Blue Dream?
California had the highest 20%+ share in this state comparison, while the full Blue Dream flower set sits near even odds at 20%: 49% of 2,118 tests were at that cutoff or higher, with 7.8% at or above 25% and 0.3% at or above 30%.1 Its median was 19.96%.1
The state split is wide: 88% of California tests met or exceeded 20% (83 tests, median 25.38%), compared with 7.8% in Hawaii (64 tests, median 17.47%).1 The gap reflects each market's growers, labs and testing rules, not only the plant.
| Total THC | Tests at or above | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| 15% or more | 2,012 | 95% |
| 18% or more | 1,507 | 71% |
| 20% or more | 1,046 | 49% |
| 22% or more | 600 | 28% |
| 25% or more | 165 | 7.8% |
| 28% or more | 22 | 1.0% |
| 30% or more | 7 | 0.3% |
2,118 tests. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
| State | Tests | Median THC | Share at 20% or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 83 | 25.38% | 88% |
| Washington | 614 | 21.58% | 76% |
| Maryland | 255 | 20.86% | 61% |
| Nevada | 408 | 19.49% | 42% |
| Massachusetts | 56 | 18.75% | 32% |
| Michigan | 612 | 18.12% | 25% |
| Hawaii | 64 | 17.47% | 7.8% |
Can Blue Dream reach its highest THC claim?
Yes, but rarely: Blue Dream reached the highest single claim, ILGM's 29%, in only 0.6% of tests, while three of the four single figures we checked sit higher than the lab median of 19.96%.1,4
At the low end, Humboldt Seed Organization's 19% was met or topped by 61% of tests.1,5 The published ranges covered more tests: the 15–27% range from Weedmaps contained 93%, while the 17–24% range from AllBud contained 69%.1,6,7
These figures are not batch documents; for a purchase, the relevant lab record is the certificate of analysis for that batch.
| Source | Published figure | Tests at or above it | Tests inside the range | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weedmaps6 | 15–27% | 95% | 93% | covers most tests |
| AllBud7 | 17–24% | 81% | 69% | covers most tests |
| Humboldt Seed Organization (seller)5 | 19% | 61% | — | below the median |
| Leafly2 | 21% | 38% | — | above the median |
| Barney's Farm (seller)8 | 28% | 1.0% | — | top tenth of tests |
| ILGM (seller)4 | 29% | 0.6% | — | top tenth of tests |
"Tests at or above" counts results at or above the figure (for a range, its lower end). Lab data: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
What terpene does Blue Dream have the most of?
The terpene Blue Dream has most often is β-myrcene: it led 68% of 484 flower tests that included individual terpene results, ahead of α-pinene at 24% and β-caryophyllene at 6.6%.1 That is a clear lead but not a lock, because α-pinene still leads a minority of tests.1
Leafly names myrcene as dominant, and the lab count agrees: β-myrcene led 68%.1,2
The terpene sample is concentrated in Nevada: 405 of 484 tests came from that state, so the shares mainly describe Nevada flower.1
| Terpene | Tests where it led | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| β-myrcene | 330 | 68% |
| α-pinene | 114 | 24% |
| β-caryophyllene | 32 | 6.6% |
| Terpinolene | 4 | 0.8% |
| Limonene | 2 | 0.4% |
| β-pinene | 2 | 0.4% |
484 tests with at least five individual terpenes reported. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
What strains are similar to Blue Dream?
Mimosa, Strawberry Cough and Green Crack are the strains with typical terpene mixes most similar to Blue Dream, scoring 82%, 81% and 73%; the least similar in the comparison pool was Tropicana Cherry at 41%.1 The nearest three all lead with β-myrcene, while Tropicana Cherry leads with β-caryophyllene.1
For the match score, we first take the median amount of each of eight terpenes and express those values as parts of their combined total; the overlap is the shared part of two profiles, and identical mixes score 100.1 A strain needs at least 30 individual-terpene tests to enter the pool, and this compares lab chemistry only, not how Blue Dream will feel.1
| Strain | Overlap | Lead terpene (by median) | Tests with terpenes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mimosa | 82% | β-myrcene | 193 |
| Strawberry Cough | 81% | β-myrcene | 61 |
| Green Crack | 73% | β-myrcene | 167 |
| Purple Haze | 69% | Limonene | 81 |
| Grape Ape | 68% | β-caryophyllene | 99 |
| Tropicana Cherry (least similar) | 41% | β-caryophyllene | 61 |
Blue Dream: 484 tests with individual terpenes. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
Where does Blue Dream rank for THC?
Among qualifying strains, Blue Dream ranks 33rd of 52 strains by median total THC, a middle-third position at 19.96%, between Runtz Cake (20.00%) and Pineapple Express (19.80%).1 Its share at 25% or more was 7.8%, ranking 37th.1
Its middle half is comparatively tight at 17.62%–22.37%, a span of 4.75 points, ranked 16th narrowest among 52 strains with enough tests.1 That makes results under the Blue Dream name more consistent than most strains in this dataset.1
| Rank | Strain | Median THC | Middle half | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st | Strawberry Cough | 20.00% | 15.88%–23.00% | 231 |
| 32nd | Runtz Cake | 20.00% | 19.00%–21.00% | 51 |
| 33rd | Blue Dream (this strain) | 19.96% | 17.62%–22.37% | 2,118 |
| 34th | Pineapple Express | 19.80% | 17.54%–21.75% | 461 |
| 35th | Girl Scout Cookies | 19.72% | 17.80%–21.92% | 567 |
Rankings require at least 30 flower tests per strain. Same dataset and matching rules: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
Do labs in one state differ on Blue Dream THC?
For flower batches spanning growers and state markets, inside Michigan, labs with at least 20 tests differed by 5.72 points, and the broader Blue Dream lab spread ran across 21 such labs from 15.07% at Lab I in Michigan (60 tests) to 24.93% at Lab G in California (64), a gap of 9.86 points.1
The difference persists inside Michigan: the eight labs there with at least 20 tests ranged from 15.07% to 20.79%, a gap of 5.72 points.1
Because each lab receives flower from different growers, these spreads do not prove a lab reads high; they show how grower mix and lab choice can move the label number. Lab names are masked here, with Lab A assigned to the lab with the largest count; the downloadable test file includes the real lab names.
| Lab | State | Tests | Median THC | Share at 20% or more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab A | Washington | 343 | 22.04% | 92% |
| Lab B | Nevada | 272 | 18.85% | 35% |
| Lab C | Michigan | 227 | 17.29% | 12% |
| Lab D | Maryland | 153 | 22.55% | 81% |
| Lab E | Washington | 148 | 20.66% | 55% |
| Lab F | Michigan | 89 | 19.55% | 46% |
| Lab G | California | 64 | 24.93% | 84% |
| Lab H | Michigan | 61 | 19.40% | 31% |
| Lab I | Michigan | 60 | 15.07% | 1.7% |
| Lab J | Massachusetts | 56 | 18.75% | 32% |
| Lab K | Maryland | 53 | 19.11% | 30% |
| Lab L | Nevada | 50 | 21.03% | 72% |
21 of 51 labs tested Blue Dream 20+ times; the 12 with the most tests are shown. Lab A has the most tests. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
Does Blue Dream repeat its terpene pattern across states?
Yes: across 733 paired Blue Dream tests, the high-THC third at 21.81% or more carried a 2.07% median total-terpene level, while the low-THC third at 18.82% or less carried 1.24%; the terpene median gap was 0.83 points, and the same direction appeared in three of three states with enough paired tests.1
State by state, the higher-THC side also had the higher terpene median in three of three places with enough paired tests: Nevada up, Maryland up and California up.1 As a weight percentage, total terpenes are aroma-compound measurements only; they do not describe effects.
| Tests from | Tests | Lowest-THC third | Highest-THC third |
|---|---|---|---|
| All states | 733 | 1.24% | 2.07% |
| Nevada | 405 | 1.13% | 1.71% |
| Maryland | 252 | 1.80% | 2.26% |
| California | 46 | 1.57% | 2.30% |
Tests reporting both total THC and total terpenes. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
Is Blue Dream stronger now in Nevada?
Not in Nevada: Blue Dream moved from 19.39% in 2020 to 18.09% in 2023, −1.30 points, even though the overall median rose from 18.30% in 2017 (31 tests) to 23.21% in 2024 (50), a change of +4.91 points.1
Inside Nevada, the direction flips: 2020 recorded 19.39%, while 2023 recorded 18.09%, −1.30 points.1 The overall rise depends partly on which states contributed tests in each year.1 We omit any year below 20 tests.1
| Year | Tests | Median THC |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31 | 18.30% |
| 2018 | 332 | 21.07% |
| 2019 | 355 | 21.49% |
| 2020 | 301 | 18.29% |
| 2021 | 444 | 18.65% |
| 2022 | 427 | 19.53% |
| 2023 | 128 | 23.31% |
| 2024 | 50 | 23.21% |
Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
How much Blue Dream is tested as concentrate?
Concentrates account for 25% of exact-name Blue Dream lab records, while flower still makes up 65% (2,473 of 3,820 records), with 4.7% shake and trim and 3.7% pre-rolls.1 This site's THC and terpene calculations use flower only.
Longer names are kept out: 775 results included Blue Dream plus extra words, 17% of all results with the name in them, led by “Santa Cruz Blue Dream” (84), “Super Blue Dream” (31) and “Blue Dream OG” (28).1 They may point to different products or plants, so we exclude them under our name-matching rules.
| Form | Results | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Flower | 2,473 | 65% |
| Concentrates | 946 | 25% |
| Shake and trim | 179 | 4.7% |
| Pre-rolls | 143 | 3.7% |
| Other or unrecorded | 79 | 2.1% |
All product types, counted before de-duplication. Source: Cannlytics cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.1
| Name on the lab result | Results |
|---|---|
| Santa Cruz Blue Dream | 84 |
| Super Blue Dream | 31 |
| Blue Dream OG | 28 |
| SVC Blue Dream Distillate | 26 |
| STIIIZY Infused Distillate Blue Dream Bulk | 24 |
| Blue Dream x Purple Punch | 23 |
Is Blue Dream widely available?
Yes: in the Oct 3, 2026 Weedmaps snapshot, Blue Dream ranked 2nd among 58 tracked strains, with 850 store listings for its flower on menus no farther than 50 miles from each market center and listings in 23 of 27 markets.3
By market, the Blue Dream exact-eighth median versus the same-menu strain median was: Los Angeles, CA, $25.00 versus $25.00; New York, NY, $41.05 versus $35.70; Seattle, WA, $25.00 versus $30.00; Detroit, MI, $17.00 versus $16.00; Oklahoma City, OK, $20.00 versus $17.04; Portland, ME, $25.00 versus $25.00; Denver, CO, $17.50 versus $20.16; Newark, NJ, $45.00 versus $42.88; Chicago, IL, $35.50 versus $43.20; Portland, OR, $29.17 versus $25.00; and Boston, MA, $25.00 versus $30.00.3 It came in lower than the same-menu comparison median in four of eleven markets, so pricing was mixed.3
| Market | Blue Dream (priced eighths) | Typical other strain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $25.00 (418) | $25.00 (39 strains) | $0.00 |
| New York, NY | $41.05 (192) | $35.70 (37 strains) | +$5.35 |
| Seattle, WA | $25.00 (54) | $30.00 (15 strains) | −$5.00 |
| Detroit, MI | $17.00 (48) | $16.00 (21 strains) | +$1.00 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $20.00 (45) | $17.04 (16 strains) | +$2.96 |
| Portland, ME | $25.00 (34) | $25.00 (13 strains) | $0.00 |
| Denver, CO | $17.50 (33) | $20.16 (11 strains) | −$2.66 |
| Newark, NJ | $45.00 (27) | $42.88 (14 strains) | +$2.12 |
| Chicago, IL | $35.50 (25) | $43.20 (15 strains) | −$7.70 |
| Portland, OR | $29.17 (17) | $25.00 (8 strains) | +$4.17 |
| Boston, MA | $25.00 (16) | $30.00 (8 strains) | −$5.00 |
Markets where Blue Dream and at least 3 other strains each had 10+ priced exact eighths. "Typical other strain" is the median of the other strains' medians. Source: Weedmaps public menus, snapshot Oct 3, 2026.3
What this data cannot tell you
- These tests are Blue Dream flower records from 11 state markets across 2015–2024, so they cannot say exactly what is in a specific jar; use that batch's certificate of analysis for that.1
- Everything here is a chemistry measurement; none of it says how Blue Dream will feel to you.
Check the numbers
Downloadable data contains the 2,118 lab tests used here; Weedmaps supplies the menu counts and prices, and the same lab file also powers our potency and terpene tables.1
For cross-strain context, we summarize 58 strains under one ruleset.1 See the full network comparison.
License: CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Source: Cannlytics, cannabis_results (CC BY 4.0), analysis by Official Cannabis.” The data were filtered, de-duplicated and aggregated from the original.
Sources
- Cannlytics (CC BY 4.0), cannabis_results: public state lab results (filtered and aggregated by Official Cannabis). Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Leafly, Blue Dream strain information. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Weedmaps listings, compiled by Official Cannabis, Weedmaps flower menu snapshot, 27 US markets, Oct 3, 2026. Accessed Oct 3, 2026. Latest capture Oct 3, 2026.
- ILGM, Blue Dream feminized seeds. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Humboldt Seed Organization, Blue Dream (feminized seeds). Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Weedmaps, Blue Dream strain page. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- AllBud, Blue Dream marijuana strain information and reviews. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.
- Barney's Farm, About the Blue Dream strain. Accessed Oct 2, 2026.