(Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Catalina currant, California currant, a type of mahonia called Golden Abundance with its flowers just beginning to open, Golden Abundance in full flower ...

Mahonia is also known as Oregon grape because of its clusters of blue or blackberry-like fruit. It is available in many sizes; a tall favorite is “Golden Abundance,” which grows to 6 feet ...

Soft Caress mahonia is one of the thrilling ... they send up their glorious spikes of golden yellow flowers, bringing in an abundance of pollinating bees. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...