Currant

Ribes spp.

Honeybees forage on American black currant for nectar and pollen during early spring when options are limited; peak bloom occurs in May; this native shrub thrives in moist, shaded sites but can spread via suckers and is susceptible to deer browsing.

Nectar	medium
Pollen	medium
Bloom	April–June
Zones	2-8
Type	Perennial
Sun	partial
Native	North America