All of these varieties are hardy down to zone 3, resistant to white pine blister rust and very high in vitamin c. Currants are self-fertile, but research suggests that planting more than one variety results in better yields. They grow in full to partial sun.
 
Black Consort is an old variety with an upright, multi-stemmed form that bears fragrant flowers in spring and brilliant orange red foliage in fall. Clusters of medium-sized, black, sweet-tart musky fruits ripen in late summer. 
 
 
Tartran Red has large and juicy red berries that ripen in the middle of summer with intense flavor that is ideal for making preserves. Although they are more tart than their black counterpart, they can still be eaten fresh and are considered the tastiest of the red currants. Be mindful, they are more attractive to birds. 


Blanca is a white currant with Swedish origin. The berries are creamy white to light yellow in color. The fruits are so sweet, they are usually eaten fresh from the bush. The dense forming fruit clusters are extremely long and offers berries with good post – harvest shelf life for fresh markets. 
 

Golden currant is an Idaho native known for its beautiful golden-yellow flowers in the spring that produces an edible fruit that is generally not as tasty as cultivated species. However, it is more drought resistant and comes back successfully after fires.