Calochortus luteus is coming into bloom now. It is a fine species. The next generation of plants and hybrids will likely bloom next year. This species is highly variable, so there are many possibilities with this species.
I find all Calochortus very attractive Robert, unfortunately I never managed to keep the seedlings I started from seeds, no matter the species.
On the other hand I can grow Erythranthe guttata
with no problem. Like you say it flowers profusely, so I don't mind it is short lived. Here it acts as an annual or if the winter is mild, like a short lived perennial.
From cold we jumped directly to warm weather, actually a bit too warm. It is the stage when Corydalis malkensis and solida start to fade to make space for the next wave, Lathyrus, Primulas and also Epimediums are starting to flower.
I took this picture to remember that this red C. solida is fragrant; usually the purple ones are fragrant.
Pulsatilla ex. styriaca pink with its usual second wave of flowers.
Epimedium hybrid