The Golden Currant is a magnificently flowering shrub  with yellow tubular flowers that are present in Spring. The flowers attract for various bird and butterfly species. In the mid to late spring the flowers set to delicious red berries  providing a good food source for birds  mammals  and other wildlife. Golden Currant is one of own favorite native edibles and makes great jams  or is just great for snacking on. The yellow flowers add a bright touch to a garden in springtime.