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golden currant
Ribes aureum
Honeybees visit golden currant for its early spring nectar and pollen, providing essential forage when other sources are scarce. Peak bloom hits in April to May with fragrant yellow flowers that draw in foragers. The shrub is rhizomatous and can spread in moist soils but is not invasive; it's drought-tolerant once established.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | medium |
| Bloom | April–June |
| USDA zones | 4-8 |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
| Native | Western North America |