This beautiful evening primrose has an abundance of golden yellow flowers that are particularly long lasting the oenothera fruticosa 39african sun39 is a reliable and resilient hardy perennial which grows just about anywhere perfect for beginners and extremely low maintenance the oenothera linearis is an excellent border plant but does just as well in patio containers or bedding schemes where the colourful blooms can be enjoyed for an extended period from may to september and unlik