When I first saw this plant under the trees where the birds roost, I thought it was a cherry tree AND would not survive long in its heavily shaded spot, so had my L/gh (Landscaper/garden helper) re-locate it.

Then it started blooming a few days ago.

It's NOT a cherry tree, but it IS pretty and seems to thrive in its new total sun spot, so I'll keep it. But I need to know WHAT it is, so I can care for it properly.

Here's 3 photos: the whole plant and close-ups of its leaves and blooms.

Oenothera, wild evening primrose, a biennial.

I agree, it looks like Common Evening Primrose (Oenothera biennis)

Vascular Plants of N.C. page: https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/....

Yep! And a really nice one too.

And it's very happy in its new location!

No ID from me - but gigantic overwhelming Gold Medal First Place kudos for providing high quality photo information to identify this plant.

This person ought to be able to grow an Oak forest for all the acorns that should be attributed...

Lead the way, @Vibernum Valley.

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to help me by IDing my pretty gift. Now I can look up the "how to care for" sso that it continues to thrive and be eye-catching.

Basically, ignore it but leave room for seedlings . They will be like dandelions at first but a distinct white center vein. Then they are rosettes, with the white vein and leaves have slightly more substance than dandelion leaves.

It's a common weed practically. Annual aswell if I'm not mistaken. So if you want more if it in the future, either collect seed for sowing in spring, or let it self sow and mind the seedlings.