I live in a mobile home park in Reno, NV at the base of Peavine Mountain with winds up to 40-50 miles an hour. The managers removed our common 6 foot wooden fence that was beginning to topple over and now we have no wind break. I have heard that Joe Pye weeds are sturdy, great pollinators, give off a delightful fragrance in the breeze and the leaves make a wonderful tea. I am considering planting these for a privacy hedge but how fast do they colonize and get established? Any input would be great!
