Larry, just out of curiousity... Is it possible that because the bog daylilies have so much moisture available near the surface that the roots do not grow downwards as much as daylilies elsewhere? If it's been pretty dry, is there a chance that the bog is drier at the surface than "normal"?
I've never grown in a bog- no clue how the plants might respond at the rootzone. What's your experience with root growth? Is there a noticeable difference?